Blackwater Velvet Cap Irish Whiskey

70cl / 40% Vol

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Velvet Cap Irish whiskey is the latest small batch release by Blackwater Distillery. This whiskey is a blend of malt and grain sourced from the finest distilleries.This whiskey is aged in a combination of ex bourbon, port and stouted rye casks. The Velvet Cap brand has been revived by Blackwater Distillery in County Waterford. Velvet caps were traditionally worn by jockeys in point-to-point racing, dating from 1752. Riders raced over fence and ditch between two churches - from one steeple to another, hence the term 'steeplechase'.

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Blackwater Velvet Cap Irish Whiskey

€39.99

Ex Tax: €32.51

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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green

Nose Candied banana, dark stone fruit and a hint of honey. Almond biscuit and cacao notes.

Tasting Notes from the Producer

Flavour Layered but youthful. A firm foundation of malt sets the stage with well-balanced vanilla, plum with caramalised agave playing support.

Fact Sheet

Fluid 70cl

Alcohol % 40%

Country Ireland

Producer Blackwater Distillery

FAQs

Is most Irish whiskey blended?

Yes. The majority of Irish whiskey sold globally is blended, typically combining single malt, single grain, and often single pot still components in varying proportions. Jameson, Bushmills Original, and Powers Gold Label are all blends. The blended category accounts for the bulk of Ireland's whiskey production volume. Single malt and single pot still expressions represent a growing but still minority share of the overall Irish whiskey market.

What is blended Irish whiskey?

Blended Irish whiskey is a legally defined category under Irish Whiskey Technical File regulations, comprising a combination of at least two different Irish whiskey styles, typically single malt, single grain, and or single pot still, produced in Ireland and aged for a minimum of three years in wooden casks on the island of Ireland. The blending of styles allows distillers to create consistent, accessible flavour profiles at scale.