The Very Best Whiskey From The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025
Today I decided to cherry-pick a few Double Gold Medal winning whiskies (or whiskeys) and talk about what makes them so special.
The Parting Glass Award: Honoring Waterford Organic Cuvée Gaia
We review Waterford Organic Cuvée Gaia, made from the organic Irish barley of six different Ireland farms.
What Does The Closure Of Waterford Distillery Mean For The Irish Whiskey Industry?
The loss of Waterford is a heavy one. In a world full of distilleries it truly stood out with its against-the-grain approach.
Waterford Releases Biodynamic Cuvée Luna, Its Most ‘Radical’ Whisky Yet
Biodynamic: Cuvée Luna is Waterford’s “most radical” whisky so far, using 100% Irish-grown barley and regenerative farming methods, as well as a very complex maturation program.
The Best Single Malt Whiskey According To The ADI International Spirits Competition 2024
With Eric’s invaluable input and behind-the-scenes action, here are the best single malt whiskeys/whiskies from the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition 2024.
New Irish Whiskey To Look Out For
The wealth of new distilleries in Ireland has meant an increasing number of new Irish whiskey expressions to sample.
Whiskey Review: Waterford Cuvée Fumo
We review Waterford Cuvée Fumo, made using barley from four Irish farms that’s been influenced by Irish peat.
Whiskey Review: The Waterford Cuvée Koffi
We review The Waterford Cuvée Koffi, a mix of Irish single malt whiskeys, each of which is distilled from the barley of a single Irish farm.
Waterford Distillery Launches Cuvée: Argot Single Malt Whiskey
Ireland’s Waterford Distillery recently announced the launch of Cuvée: Argot, a permanent addition to its single malt whiskey range.
Waterford Distillery Revives Barley Variety For New Heritage Whiskey
Ireland’s Waterford Distillery recently bottled its first heritage whiskey, Hunter, by resurrecting a rare barley variety from a long time ago.