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Blackwater Distillery copper stills and visitor mezzanine in Ballyduff County Waterford.

Blackwater Distillery, Waterford: Distillery Profile

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Blackwater Distillery is a micro-distillery on the banks of the River Blackwater in west Waterford, Ireland. Our records place it near Cappoquin.



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Blackwater Distillery, Waterford at a glance


Quick fact

Blackwater Distillery, Waterford

Distillery / producer

Blackwater Distillery, Waterford

Location

Waterford, Munster, Ireland

Research overview

Blackwater Distillery is a micro-distillery on the banks of the River Blackwater in west Waterford, Ireland.

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History, production, bottles and visitor information



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History and production


Where it is

Key facts

It was founded in 2014 by Peter Mulryan, according to the Irish Whiskey Magazine and Origin Green. The distillery produces gin, vodka and Irish whiskey.

Sources: Irish Whiskey Magazine, Origin Green, WhiskyNet.



Blackwater Distillery, Waterford whisky bottles and expressions


The producer and retailer sources below document these named whisky expressions. Older or collector editions may be unavailable. No tasting notes or Whisky Clan ratings are implied.


Bottle or expression

Documented style or detail

The Full Irish Blend

Blackwater 45% malt, 45% pot still and 10% grain blend; stout finish


Rare, limited and historic whisky releases


These are producer-documented collector editions, annual batches or limited bottlings. Inclusion does not imply that they are still in stock.


Limited expression

What makes it notable

Oaty McOatFace Irish Whisky

Oat-forward sherry matured historical-style pot-still whiskey; 47.2%

Clashmore 1824 Irish Whisky

Historically inspired Irish whiskey in the Trinity selection

PMD II Return of the Dragon

5-year-old turf-smoked Irish single malt, 59.2%

Peat the Magic Dragon Single Malt

Original turf-smoked single malt, 49% ABV, 310 numbered bottles


Visiting Blackwater Distillery, Waterford


If you plan to visit, check current opening times and any tour bookings with the distillery before travelling. Availability can change.



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Frequently asked questions about Blackwater Distillery, Waterford


The available research places the producer in Waterford, Munster, Ireland.


Blackwater Distillery is a micro-distillery on the banks of the River Blackwater in west Waterford, Ireland.


The guide lists Oaty McOatFace Irish Whisky, Clashmore 1824 Irish Whisky, PMD II Return of the Dragon, The Full Irish Blend. See the bottle and rare release tables for verified details.


Check current visitor access and tour arrangements directly with the producer before travelling.



Sources and further reading


Original Whisky Clan research and material quoted in the history section above.



Cover photograph: Blackwater Distillery copper stills and visitor mezzanine in Ballyduff County Waterford. Source: Discover Ireland. Original image rights are held by the photographer or source; reuse permission is not confirmed.


Cover image origin: Discover Ireland


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