Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

Marianne Blom — Interesting but not life-changing

7/10

Picked this up because I'm trying to explore more Irish rye and it's a decent example. Warm baking spices, a bit of toffee, dry finish with some black pepper. It's well made but didn't blow me away the way I hoped it would at this price point.

Annika Svensson — Interesting but not life-changing

7/10

Picked this up because I'm trying to explore more Irish rye and it's a decent example. Warm baking spices, a bit of toffee, dry finish with some black pepper. It's well made but didn't blow me away the way I hoped it would at this price point.

Kai Oliveira — Interesting but not life-changing

7/10

Picked this up because I'm trying to explore more Irish rye and it's a decent example. Warm baking spices, a bit of toffee, dry finish with some black pepper. It's well made but didn't blow me away the way I hoped it would at this price point.

Marco Andretti — The five grain mashbill really works

8/10

Most five grain whiskeys I've tried feel muddled but Planxty Wilcox keeps everything distinct. You can taste the rye kick, the barley sweetness, and what I think is the oat giving it this creamy texture. Had it neat after dinner last night and it was perfect.

Farah Abboud — The five grain mashbill really works

8/10

Most five grain whiskeys I've tried feel muddled but Planxty Wilcox keeps everything distinct. You can taste the rye kick, the barley sweetness, and what I think is the oat giving it this creamy texture. Had it neat after dinner last night and it was perfect.

Natalie Ford — The five grain mashbill really works

8/10

Most five grain whiskeys I've tried feel muddled but Planxty Wilcox keeps everything distinct. You can taste the rye kick, the barley sweetness, and what I think is the oat giving it this creamy texture. Had it neat after dinner last night and it was perfect.

Ravi Krishnan — Became my go-to evening pour

8/10

A friend brought this to a tasting and I ordered a bottle the next day. Lovely mix of cinnamon, caramel and a slightly nutty finish that lingers. The 47.5% is a sweet spot — strong enough to feel warming but smooth enough you don't need water. Really enjoyable stuff from Blackwater.

Astrid Nilsen — Became my go-to evening pour

8/10

A friend brought this to a tasting and I ordered a bottle the next day. Lovely mix of cinnamon, caramel and a slightly nutty finish that lingers. The 47.5% is a sweet spot — strong enough to feel warming but smooth enough you don't need water. Really enjoyable stuff from Blackwater.

Clara Johansson — Became my go-to evening pour

8/10

A friend brought this to a tasting and I ordered a bottle the next day. Lovely mix of cinnamon, caramel and a slightly nutty finish that lingers. The 47.5% is a sweet spot — strong enough to feel warming but smooth enough you don't need water. Really enjoyable stuff from Blackwater.

Suki Patel — Great with a single ice cube

8/10

I usually drink my whisky neat but this one really opens up with a bit of ice. The 47.5% ABV means it doesn't fall apart when diluted — you start picking up more floral and citrus notes underneath all that rye spice. The Blackwater folks know what they're doing.

Mei-Lin Wu — Great with a single ice cube

8/10

I usually drink my whisky neat but this one really opens up with a bit of ice. The 47.5% ABV means it doesn't fall apart when diluted — you start picking up more floral and citrus notes underneath all that rye spice. The Blackwater folks know what they're doing.

Ryan Mitchell — Great with a single ice cube

8/10

I usually drink my whisky neat but this one really opens up with a bit of ice. The 47.5% ABV means it doesn't fall apart when diluted — you start picking up more floral and citrus notes underneath all that rye spice. The Blackwater folks know what they're doing.

Tiffany Nguyen — One of my favourite Irish ryes

9/10

The five grain mashbill does something really special here. You get rye spice up front, then biscuity malt, a touch of dried apricot, and this long warm finish. I drink it neat and just let it open up for ten minutes. Planxty Wilcox is a proper sipper that rewards patience.

Ruth Banks — One of my favourite Irish ryes

9/10

The five grain mashbill does something really special here. You get rye spice up front, then biscuity malt, a touch of dried apricot, and this long warm finish. I drink it neat and just let it open up for ten minutes. Planxty Wilcox is a proper sipper that rewards patience.

Valentina Ricci — One of my favourite Irish ryes

9/10

The five grain mashbill does something really special here. You get rye spice up front, then biscuity malt, a touch of dried apricot, and this long warm finish. I drink it neat and just let it open up for ten minutes. Planxty Wilcox is a proper sipper that rewards patience.

Noah Williams — Good but pricey

7/10

Look, it's a solid dram — nice peppery rye backbone with some orchard fruit and a hint of vanilla on the finish. But at nearly £94 I keep thinking about what else I could get for that money. I'd buy it again on sale but not at full price.

Victor Osei — Good but pricey

7/10

Look, it's a solid dram — nice peppery rye backbone with some orchard fruit and a hint of vanilla on the finish. But at nearly £94 I keep thinking about what else I could get for that money. I'd buy it again on sale but not at full price.

Natasha Volkov — Good but pricey

7/10

Look, it's a solid dram — nice peppery rye backbone with some orchard fruit and a hint of vanilla on the finish. But at nearly £94 I keep thinking about what else I could get for that money. I'd buy it again on sale but not at full price.

Tariq Hassan — Expected more for the money

6/10

I wanted to love this more than I do. The nose is great — all toasted grain and dried fruit — but the palate feels a bit thin compared to what the ABV suggests. At £94 I think there are better options out there. Not bad by any means, just not the value I was hoping for.

Jorge Castillo — Expected more for the money

6/10

I wanted to love this more than I do. The nose is great — all toasted grain and dried fruit — but the palate feels a bit thin compared to what the ABV suggests. At £94 I think there are better options out there. Not bad by any means, just not the value I was hoping for.