Blackwater No. 5 Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Blackwater · Blackwater Distillery
Blackwater Distillery, tucked into the quiet Cappoquin countryside in County Waterford, draws its water from a hidden limestone aquifer beneath the Blackwater River valley—a source that lends this single malt its distinctive mineral clarity. Bottled at a confident 50% ABV with no chill filtration, this is a purist's Irish malt that rewards patience and attention. An excellent discovery for drinkers seeking terroir-driven Irish whiskey beyond the established names.
Nose
Opens with fresh barley and orchard fruit—green apple and ripe pear—layered over gentle honeycomb sweetness. A thread of lemon zest and white pepper lifts through a base of toasted cereal and faint vanilla from the bourbon cask maturation. Subtle floral notes emerge with time in the glass, hinting at meadow wildflowers.
Palate
Creamy malt arrives first, coating the palate with butterscotch and golden honey before giving way to baked apple and a whisper of ginger spice. The higher proof delivers a satisfying weight without harshness, revealing layers of toasted almond, dried apricot, and a gentle herbaceous quality reminiscent of chamomile. A light citrus acidity keeps everything balanced and lively.
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering malt sweetness, a dusting of white pepper, and a clean, almost mineral-like dryness that recalls the limestone-rich water of the Blackwater Valley. Faintly nutty echoes remain.
- Mash Bill
- 100% malted Irish barley
- Distillation
- Triple distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged in first-fill and refill ex-bourbon American oak barrels
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
The Cappoquin Cooler — 2 oz Blackwater No. 5 Single Malt · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Top with chilled sparkling water · Build whiskey, lemon, and honey in a Collins glass over ice, stir gently, top with sparkling water, garnish with a lemon wheel and sprig of fresh thyme
Food Pairing
The whiskey's honeyed malt and mineral undercurrent complement the delicate smokiness of Irish river trout, while horseradish cream echoes the spirit's white pepper spice. Serve alongside brown soda bread and a salad of watercress and pickled shallots to play against the malt's gentle sweetness.
Fed by springs filtering through ancient Devonian limestone beneath County Waterford, Blackwater Distillery's hidden water source gives this single malt a mineral signature as distinctive as the river valley it calls home.
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