Waterford Cuvée Argot

Inspired by Bordeaux’s greatest chateaux, the Cuvée concept is the apogee of Waterford Distillery’s radical, novel philosophy. By harvesting, distilling, and maturing Irish barley farm by farm – each expressing its own distinct terroir-derived flavour profile – an unprecedented flavour library is achieved. By drawing on these building blocks, Head Distiller Ned Gahan can bring them together, layer by layer, to create the ultimate in complexity – where the whole is greater than simply the sum of the parts.

Argot, a single malt whisky, is created as a vibrant, enthusiastic, devil-may-care bottling, which brings together several of Waterford’s Single Farm Origins for beguiling depth and ultimate complexity with a mere hint of true Irish peat. Argot eschews a gift carton, with the creativity of bringing together the flavours of the uber-specific focus of their Single Farm Origins, for ultimate harmony and complexity in the same way as Bordeaux Grand Vin and Champagne Grand Marques – and as always full transparency and traceability. As a little brother to The Cuvée, this bottling is a compelling entry point to Waterford Whisky.

Profile: Complex.

Nose: Orange peel, almonds stewed apple, bread crust, green foliage, mixed berries, fennel, and white chocolate.

Palate: Bell peppers, granola, grapefruit, smokey barbecue, banana milkshake, and green apple skin.

Finish: Long, warming, peppery, and dry.