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Arcadian Series Organic – Irish Single Malt Whisky
Waterford ORGANIC GAIA 2.1 – 50.0abv
The Arcadian Series is a celebration of the age of innocence & a nonconformist approach to farming, & in it we have collected our rare distillates of heretical harvests.

We sought out maverick farmers, inspirational growers, iconoclasts whose ethos & way of life respects the land & the old ways in the pursuit of pure flavors over yield imperatives.

World firsts & pioneering distillations
For the discerning
­Gaia is Ireland’s first ever organically certified whisky
Arcadian whiskies are derived from alternative farming methods
Celebrates a golden era – before the agrochemical industry, everything was organic
­Modern varieties & methods have focussed on yield -­ we’re going “back in time” in
Pursuit of flavour
Whiskies will include organic, biodynamic & heritage barley
These are extremely uncommon barley harvests, not just in Ireland ­ but worldwide

Bottle Story
Waterford’s new Organic Irish Single Malt 100% Organic Irish Barley

From the Arcadian Series of alt-barley where we champion those maverick growers whose inspirational ethos & way of life respects the land and the old ways in the pursuit of flavour over yield imperative. For the first time we dip into a new vintage: the 2016 organic harvest. Once again Gaia, neopagan goddess & a personification of Mother Earth herself, is our standard bearer for the celebration of this vibrant new edition of Ireland’s only whisky to be distilled from organic Irish barley.

Cask composition: 39% first fill US oak, 17% virgin US oak, 19% premium French oak and 25% Vin Doux Naturel.

Each bottle of Organic GAIA Edition 2.1 has a TÉIREOIR code, which offers an unparalleled level of bottling information on the barley, maps, imagery and even audio from the farm.

This is a totally natural whisky, with no colouring, chill-filtration or additives whatsoever.

Bottle Tasting Notes
Appearance: Golden peach with super rich and thick oils on the glass.

Nose: Orange peel, fresh soil, bread crust, brown sugar, milk chocolate, fresh fruit salad, fig roll biscuits, lavender, sweet marshmallows, butter milk.

Taste: Spicy, white pepper, grapefruit, dry heat, liquorice, cherries, coco powder, wine gums, dry toast, salted peanuts, lemon zest.

Finish: A dry spice dance that tangos and waltz’s like a happy couple into the golden peach sunset.