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Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

7.8 /10
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7.6 /10
COMMUNITY (40)
Type: Rye
ABV: 47.5%
Price: £93.95

Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox is a Rye whisky. ABV: 47.5%. Our expert rating is 7.8/10. community average is 7.6/10 from 40 reviews.

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Expert Review

7.8/10

Blackwater's Five Grain Planxty Wilcox is a genuinely rare proposition — a five-grain Irish rye bottled at a rewarding 47.5% ABV, delivering complexity and character that stands apart from the crowd.

Ash Carrington
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Community Reviews

40 reviews
Daniel Oyama VIPsAllowed — 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.

1 May 2026
Penelope Hart VIPsAllowed — 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.

1 May 2026
Marianne Blom VIPsAllowed — 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.

1 May 2026
Annika Svensson VIPsAllowed — 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.

12 April 2026
Kai Oliveira VIPsAllowed — 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.

12 April 2026
Priscilla Nunes VIPsAllowed — 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.

9 March 2026
Zoe Chen VIPsAllowed — 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.

9 March 2026
Marco Andretti VIPsAllowed — 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.

9 March 2026
Farah Abboud VIPsAllowed — 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.

18 February 2026
Natalie Ford VIPsAllowed — 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.

18 February 2026
Camila Ortiz VIPsAllowed — 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.

17 January 2026
Rafael Santos VIPsAllowed — 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.

17 January 2026
Ravi Krishnan VIPsAllowed — 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.

17 January 2026
Hannah Brooks VIPsAllowed — 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.

16 January 2026
Freya Lindqvist VIPsAllowed — 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.

16 January 2026
Suki Patel VIPsAllowed — 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.

16 January 2026
Astrid Nilsen VIPsAllowed — 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.

29 December 2025
Clara Johansson VIPsAllowed — 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.

29 December 2025
Mei-Lin Wu VIPsAllowed — 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.

28 December 2025
Ryan Mitchell VIPsAllowed — 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.

28 December 2025
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