Dip into Blackwater Honey
Ireland’s Most Awarded Honey
Blackwater Honey, founded in 2020 by brothers Andrew and John Shinnick, crafts premium Irish honey in Fermoy, Co. Cork. Their family boasts over 60 years of expertise in beekeeping. Inspired by the Blackwater River, they blend tradition with sustainable practices. Their mission is to protect the Native Irish Honeybee while producing exceptional honey.
Their product range shines with variety. Soft Set Honey won Gold at the 2021 Blas na hÉireann Awards. Heather Honey secured three consecutive Gold medals (2021-2023) at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards. Blossom Honey earned two Silver medals in 2021 and 2022. Section Honeycomb, a finalist in 2023 Blas na hÉireann, also claimed Great Taste Awards stars (2021-2023). Each product is made with 100% pure, natural Irish honey from Native Irish Honeybees.
Blackwater Honey’s unique offering lies in its commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. They use eco-friendly, recyclable packaging, reducing waste. Their apiaries, home to Native Irish Honeybees, support vital pollination services. Customers can adopt a hive or queen, directly aiding conservation efforts. This initiative expands native bee colonies, enhancing Ireland’s ecosystem.
The honey-making process fascinates. Bees collect nectar and pollen, pollinating plants. Back at the hive, they transform nectar into honey and store pollen as bee bread. In autumn, beekeepers extract raw honey from combs, bottling its pure flavour. This natural approach preserves honey’s health benefits and rich taste.
Blackwater Honey’s awards reflect their excellence. They triumphed in the Irish Times’ Irish Made Awards and dominated the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards. Internationally, their products earned acclaim at the UK’s Great Taste Awards. These accolades highlight their dedication to quality.
Experience Blackwater Honey’s story and taste their award-winning products. Visit https://blackwaterhoney.ie/ to explore their range, adopt a hive, or learn about their conservation work. Support Ireland’s Native Honeybee and savour nature’s finest honey today!
