Irish Whiskey WATERFORD Peated Cuvée FUMO 70 cl

Description

Waterford Peated Cuvée Fumo: A Heavily Peated Irish Single Malt with 55 ppm

Discover Waterford Distillery

The Waterford Peated Cuvée Fumo Single Malt Whiskey is produced by Waterford Distillery in southeastern Ireland.

Founded in 2014, Waterford developed a distinctive approach to whiskey production based on barley provenance, agricultural traceability and the influence of terroir.

Inspired partly by the wine industry, the distillery seeks to explore how different growing environments influence the character of malt whiskey.

Peated Cuvée Fumo combines this philosophy with a particularly intense expression of Irish peat smoke.

Organic Barley from Four Irish Farms

Fumo is made from organically grown barley sourced from four Irish farms.

These include Woodbrook in County Wicklow, Fenniscourt and Ballybannon in County Carlow, and Lacken in County Wexford.

The distillery combines these different barley origins to create a layered single malt expression.

Irish peat, sourced from County Kildare, is used during the malting process.

Heavily Peated at 55 ppm

The malted barley used for this expression has a phenol level of 55 parts per million.

This indicates a substantial level of peat exposure during malting, resulting in a distinctive smoky aromatic profile.

The smoke combines earthy, ashy and herbal characteristics with subtle medicinal and maritime impressions.

The stated ppm level refers to the malt rather than the final bottled whiskey.

A Combination of Four Cask Types

Waterford Peated Cuvée Fumo is matured using four main cask categories.

First-fill bourbon barrels account for 33% of the composition, contributing vanilla and rounded oak aromas.

Vin Doux Naturel casks represent 26%, introducing additional fruit complexity.

Virgin American oak makes up 22%, while virgin French oak accounts for the remaining 19%.

Together, these cask influences complement the intense peat character with fruit, spice and gentle oak sweetness.

Tasting Notes

The whiskey displays a deep golden colour.

The nose opens with powerful herbal and ashy peat smoke.

As the whiskey develops in the glass, aromas of pear, pineapple and lemon emerge, alongside medicinal nuances.

The palate is rich and creamy, with vanilla and liquorice accompanying the persistent peat.

Coconut, pineapple and pear add a distinctive tropical fruit dimension.

Confectionery-like notes bring additional richness and complexity.

The finish is long and expressive, revealing eucalyptus, star anise, menthol, dried herbs and subtle maritime characteristics.

Hints of chocolate, liquorice and green olive may also appear in the lingering aftertaste.

Serving Suggestions

Waterford Fumo is best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass.

A few drops of water can help reveal its fruitier and spicier characteristics.

Its smoky intensity makes it a natural companion to smoked salmon, grilled meats and dark chocolate.

Bottled at 50% ABV without an age statement, this Irish Single Malt offers a distinctive alternative to heavily peated Scottish whiskies.