Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still

Jorge Castillo — Decent but won't rebuy at this price

7/10

Pleasant enough whisky with a nice grainy sweetness and gentle spice. It's well crafted and the pot still character comes through nicely. But at £93 with no age statement, I'd want a bit more depth on the finish. One bottle was enough for me.

Clara Johansson — Decent but won't rebuy at this price

7/10

Pleasant enough whisky with a nice grainy sweetness and gentle spice. It's well crafted and the pot still character comes through nicely. But at £93 with no age statement, I'd want a bit more depth on the finish. One bottle was enough for me.

Victor Osei — Decent but won't rebuy at this price

7/10

Pleasant enough whisky with a nice grainy sweetness and gentle spice. It's well crafted and the pot still character comes through nicely. But at £93 with no age statement, I'd want a bit more depth on the finish. One bottle was enough for me.

Valentina Ricci — Not bad, not blown away

6/10

Maybe my expectations were too high given the hype. It's a perfectly fine dram with some nice cereal notes and a clean finish, but I've had better pot stills for less money. The oat thing is a novelty but doesn't transform the drinking experience for me. I'd rate it more like a solid 6 than an 8.

Helena Kosta — Not bad, not blown away

6/10

Maybe my expectations were too high given the hype. It's a perfectly fine dram with some nice cereal notes and a clean finish, but I've had better pot stills for less money. The oat thing is a novelty but doesn't transform the drinking experience for me. I'd rate it more like a solid 6 than an 8.

Samir Patel — Not bad, not blown away

6/10

Maybe my expectations were too high given the hype. It's a perfectly fine dram with some nice cereal notes and a clean finish, but I've had better pot stills for less money. The oat thing is a novelty but doesn't transform the drinking experience for me. I'd rate it more like a solid 6 than an 8.

Freya Lindqvist — Perfect fireside dram

8/10

This has become my go-to evening pour. The nose is all porridge and brown sugar, and the palate delivers with baking spice and a dry finish. Blackwater have done something genuinely different here and it works.

Natasha Volkov — Perfect fireside dram

8/10

This has become my go-to evening pour. The nose is all porridge and brown sugar, and the palate delivers with baking spice and a dry finish. Blackwater have done something genuinely different here and it works.

Priya Sharma — Perfect fireside dram

8/10

This has become my go-to evening pour. The nose is all porridge and brown sugar, and the palate delivers with baking spice and a dry finish. Blackwater have done something genuinely different here and it works.

Tyler Bennet — Good but pricey for what it is

7/10

Solid pot still with a nice oaty sweetness and some vanilla underneath. The 47.2% ABV is a good strength, doesn't need water. My only gripe is the price — nearly £93 for a small batch with no age statement feels like a stretch when there's strong competition at that level.

Emily Thomas — Good but pricey for what it is

7/10

Solid pot still with a nice oaty sweetness and some vanilla underneath. The 47.2% ABV is a good strength, doesn't need water. My only gripe is the price — nearly £93 for a small batch with no age statement feels like a stretch when there's strong competition at that level.

Luna Chavez — Good but pricey for what it is

7/10

Solid pot still with a nice oaty sweetness and some vanilla underneath. The 47.2% ABV is a good strength, doesn't need water. My only gripe is the price — nearly £93 for a small batch with no age statement feels like a stretch when there's strong competition at that level.

Elena Vasquez — Unique and delicious

9/10

I've never had anything quite like this. The oat influence is front and centre — think flapjacks and malt extract — but there's complexity underneath with dried fruit and a peppery warmth. Worth every penny of the £93 in my opinion. A real conversation starter when friends come over.

Finn OBrien — Unique and delicious

9/10

I've never had anything quite like this. The oat influence is front and centre — think flapjacks and malt extract — but there's complexity underneath with dried fruit and a peppery warmth. Worth every penny of the £93 in my opinion. A real conversation starter when friends come over.

Olivia Park — Unique and delicious

9/10

I've never had anything quite like this. The oat influence is front and centre — think flapjacks and malt extract — but there's complexity underneath with dried fruit and a peppery warmth. Worth every penny of the £93 in my opinion. A real conversation starter when friends come over.

Gianluca Ferro — The name undersells it

9/10

Don't let the silly name fool you — this is a properly good pot still whisky. Loads of creamy oat and honey on the nose, with a spicy kick from that 47.2%. I keep reaching for this one over bottles that cost twice as much.

Sara Lindstrom — The name undersells it

9/10

Don't let the silly name fool you — this is a properly good pot still whisky. Loads of creamy oat and honey on the nose, with a spicy kick from that 47.2%. I keep reaching for this one over bottles that cost twice as much.

Nils Bergman — The name undersells it

9/10

Don't let the silly name fool you — this is a properly good pot still whisky. Loads of creamy oat and honey on the nose, with a spicy kick from that 47.2%. I keep reaching for this one over bottles that cost twice as much.

Oscar Delgado — Interesting and well-made

8/10

Picked this up on a whim because of the name and I'm glad I did. There's a lovely biscuity, cereal quality that I assume comes from the oat mash bill. At £93 it's not cheap but it drinks like something more expensive. Really enjoyed it neat after dinner.

Marco Andretti — Interesting and well-made

8/10

Picked this up on a whim because of the name and I'm glad I did. There's a lovely biscuity, cereal quality that I assume comes from the oat mash bill. At £93 it's not cheap but it drinks like something more expensive. Really enjoyed it neat after dinner.