Blackwater Distillery

About Blackwater Distillery

Blackwater Distillery is a micro-distillery situated on the banks of the Blackwater River, in beautiful West Waterford. Established in 2014 in Cappoquin distilling white spirits, it opened a micro whisky distillery in 2018 in Ballyduff Upper. We craft a range of spirits including award-winning gins, vodka and Single Malt and Traditional Pot Still Irish whisky the old-fashioned way, with every precious drop made with 100% Irish barley, oats, wheat, and rye. Our first whiskies were released in December 2022. Available for tours, tastings, and masterclasses.<br> Origin Green approval through 31 May 2026.

County

Waterford

Type

Producer

Listed By

Bord Bia Origin Green

Products

Pairs well with

Complementary local products — and the Irish producers who sell them.

• botanical tea · shares herbal and botanical flavour profiles
  Available from: Tea & Coffee Warehouse Ltd, Lilys Tea Shop, The Spoonful Food Company Ltd
• fresh herbs · gin's botanicals enhance herb-forward dishes
  Available from: McCormack Family Farms, Gubbeen Farm, O'Hanlon's Herbs
• oysters · elegant pairing for gin-based appetisers
  Available from: Huitre Du Connemara, Wrights of Marino, Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd
• smoked fish · gin's botanicals complement smoky seafood
  Available from: The Green Door Market, Daly's Seafoods, George's Fish Shop
• smoked salmon · traditional accompaniment to chilled vodka
  Available from: Kish Fish, M Wright & Sons Seafood LTD, Connemara Smokehouse
• pickles · vodka and pickle juice is a well-known combination
  Available from: Polly & Archie’s, Rivesci, The Shepherd’s Pantry

Certifications & Awards