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Blackwater Distillery

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Directions

By Car

  • Ballyduff can be accessed by car, exiting the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway at Fermoy and taking the R666 road towards Lismore.
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Beautifully framed within the West Waterford countryside on the banks of the Blackwater river, Blackwater Distillery is renowned nationally and internationally for its innovative, informed and brave approach to creating a diverse range of contemporary Irish spirits that are distilled according to centuries-old techniques.

Located within a refurbished 1950’s hardware store at the heart of Ballyduff village, the tone at Blackwater Distillery is set by a team of colourful, engaging and (sometimes) defiant entrepreneurs including founder, Peter Mulryan (drinks author and former TV producer) and Head Distiller, John Wilcox.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Guaranteed to be fun & interesting, highlights of a visit to Blackwater Distillery include insights in to:

  • The Techniques: the distillery’s innovative approach to the creation of its diverse spirits
  • The People Behind the Brands: how Peter Mulryan, John Wilcox and team have disrupted the Irish spirits industry
  • The Range: including real botanical gins, whisky (yes, without the ‘e’) and seasonal spirits
  • The Location: how the local landscape and people influence the distillery’s range
  • The Taste: taste and see the Blackwater Distillery multi-award-winning spirits’ range

Blackwater Distillery

Beautifully framed within the West Waterford countryside on the banks of the Blackwater river, Blackwater Distillery is renowned nationally and internationally for its innovative, informed and brave approach.

Directions

By Car

  • Ballyduff can be accessed by car, exiting the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway at Fermoy and taking the R666 road towards Lismore.