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Mark Reynier\u2019s Waterford Distillery has created the first biodynamic Irish whiskey, though the spirit won\u2019t be available to purchase for several years.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The distillery has been working closely on the project with Minch Maltsters, and sourced 50 tonnes of biodynamic barley from three farms, grown by John McDonnell, Co Meath; Alan Mooney, Kilcock, Co Kildare; and Trevor Harris from Naas, Co Kildare. Waterford Distillery has been awarded Demeter certification from the Biodynamic Association.<\/p>\n

Biodynamic agriculture was first outlined in 1924 by Austrian philosopher Dr Rudolph Steiner, and involves a farm becoming self-sufficient for all its needs, relying on homemade organic fertilisers and naturally occurring plant insecticides.<\/p>\n

To prepare the biodynamic manure, high-quality cow manure is put into cow horns and buried under the earth throughout the winter months.<\/p>\n

The benefits of biodynamic \u2018Horn Manure\u2019 are said to include its ability to stimulate soil microbial activity and the production of humus; regulation of the pH balance of the soil; stimulating seed germination and root development; and helping to dissolve minerals, even in deep layers, while counteracting excessive salt levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The distillery has been working closely on the project with Minch Maltsters, and sourced 50 tonnes of biodynamic barley from three farms, grown by John McDonnell, Co Meath; Alan Mooney, Kilcock, Co Kildare; and Trevor Harris from Naas, Co Kildare. 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