Organisation: Blackwater Distillery

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

food

Four Munster food producers celebrate Euro-Toques Food Awards wins

The prestigious awards celebrate producers across six categories — Water, Land, Farm, Dairy, Artisan Produce, and Craft

The Menu: Whiskey passports; no-added-sugar granola; and food waste solutions

food

Wine List: Consider buying your wine from independent stores during pandemic

news

Wednesday's Evening Round-up: NMH termination case; Children's hospital costs; Arcadia closures

business

Waterford distillery secures €3m contract to supply Aldi in Ireland, the UK and Australia

food

The Wine List: Will 2019 see the rise of rosé in Ireland?

Restaurant Review: Bodega, Waterford

PART I: I once gave my heart to a woman from Waterford but all that remains of that love, decades later, is a lingering grá for her homeplace, writes Joe McNamee.

Sat, 03 Mar, 2018

Barry’s Tea gin is just the tonic

Blackwater Distillery expects to have sold the 10,000 bottles of this one-off brand, named after Cork’s iconic tea producer, by the end of the month, writes Trish Dromey.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017

The 12 drinks of Christmas - Top tipples for the festive season

Drinks enthusiast Bill Linnane shares his top tipples for the festive season, from craft beer to hard coffee

Fri, 15 Dec, 2017

Cork shop can't keep up with demand for Barry's Tea gin

Gin has been becoming the tipple of choice for many Irish people in recent years, and one niche range is proving its popularity.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2017

Barry's are putting the 'tea' in G&Ts

The famous Cork tea has teamed up with Blackwater Distillery to introduce a limited edition batch in time for Christmas.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Corkman in the mix for world bartender of the year

A top Irish bartender is honing his shaking and stirring skills ahead of the industry’s world cup next week.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2017

The menu: West Waterford Festival of Food 2017

Peter Mulryan will give a day long Gin Distilling Workshop at the West Waterford Festival of Food which takes place next weekend (April 21-23).

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

12 drinks to get you in the Christmas spirit

Want a little Christmas spirit? From sparkling wines to cider, beer to gin, our wine columnist, Leslie Williams, has the perfect list to choose from.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

Gin of the week: Blackwater Juniper Cask Gin, 46% ABV; 500ml — €42

I’ve praised Blackwater Distillery Gin here before and their limited edition Strawberry Gin was a highlight of my summer. 

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Spirit of the week: Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin

Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin, 40% abv, 50cl — €32.00 Stockists: Bradleys Cork, O’Briens Off-Licences nationwide, Celtic Whiskey Shop

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Only the best local products in The Menu’s Festive Hamper

Nobody knows Irish food better than Joe McNamee. From chutney to cheese, craft beer to chocolate, he’s put together The Menu’s Annual Christmas Hamper – full of the local products that really stood out this year. Plus, he’s got the top gifts for foodies.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

The menu: a Father’s Day gift

The menu consents to being showered by Father’s Day gifts from his progeny; less grudgingly, if those gifts are designed to appeal to his innate gluttony.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015

Wines for warmer days

I am writing this week’s column outside in the garden such is the weather at the moment. It is not just the Irish that are obsessed with the weather, however — talk to any grape grower or winemaker.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015