The strategic importance of Ráthchloch (stone fort), on the old Kilkenny to Waterford road, was equally appreciated by the Vikings adjacent Danesfort. The striking vantage point looks over Richard Raftice’s low lying land of quick-drying, shallow gravel soils deposited by ancient glacier meltwater ensuring it is an early sowing/ripening terroir. Head Distiller's Observations Appearance: A deep gold with oils and legs so slow that they make the turtle from the parable look like Usain Bolt.Nose: Fields and barnyard, black pepper; hay that’s ready to be brought in; blackcurrant jam, warm vanilla, butterscotch, honeycomb, citrus zest.Taste: Sweet stewed apple, berry compote, pepper, mince pie, black cherries, cocoa.Finish: Has warmth with a gentle spice that drifts on with a little butterscotch.