Factory Tour, tastings:
Church Road, Upper Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland.Buy online directly from the producer:
blackwaterdistillery.ie/shop/Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
The Irish Whiskey Masters - Gold
2022
Velvet Cap Single Malt Bordeaux Cask 5 Year Old is an Irish whiskey matured exclusively in Bordeaux red wine casks for five years. This maturation imparts a ruddy gold color and a scent reminiscent of freshly baked red currant madeleines. The whiskey has been recognized with a Gold award at the Spirit Masters in 2022.
Blackwater Distillery, founded in 2014, is located on the banks of the Blackwater River in Ballyduff Upper, in the picturesque west Waterford region of Ireland. The distillery specializes in crafting award-winning gins, vodkas, and traditional Irish whiskey.