Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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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7.8/10Blackwater'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.
Community Reviews
40 reviewsPicked 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 2026Picked 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 2026Picked 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 2026Picked 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 2026Picked 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 2026Most 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 2026Most 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 2026Most 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 2026Most 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 2026Most 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 2026A 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 2026A 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 2026A 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 2026I 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 2026I 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 2026I 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 2026A 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 2025A 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 2025I 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 2025I 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