ALDI is celebrating a decade of award-winning Irish craftsmanship and a longstanding partnership with Blackwater Distillery.
Since launching in ALDI stores in 2016, Boyle’s Gin €24.99 has gone from strength to strength, becoming a firm favourite among shoppers nationwide. Over the past decade, an average of more than 120 bottles have been sold every day (that’s enough gin to pour almost 9 million G&Ts!), highlighting the continued popularity of the Irish-produced spirit among shoppers nationwide.
To celebrate the story behind the success, content creator Éadaoin Fitzmaurice visited Blackwater Distillery to meet the team behind the multi-award-winning Boyle’s Gin and discover the craft that goes into every bottle. See Éadaoin’s behind-the-scenes experience here.
Crafted exclusively for ALDI by Waterford-based Blackwater Distillery, Boyle’s Gin has become a firm favourite among shoppers, offering premium Irish craftsmanship at an affordable price. Blackwater Distillery is situated on the banks of the Blackwater River, in the village of Ballyduff Upper in beautiful West Waterford. Named after renowned Irish scientist Robert Boyle, who is widely regarded as the founder of modern chemistry, the gin pays tribute to his legacy through its bottle design, which features references to Boyle’s Law. Boyle’s Gin delivers a refreshing flavour profile, with delicate citrus aromas, a crisp, bright palate and notes of lemon, orris root and subtle liquorice sweetness.
Beyond its popularity with shoppers, Boyle’s Gin has also built an impressive reputation on the awards circuit, picking up accolades every year since its launch in 2016. Most recently, Boyle’s Gin secured a Gold Medal at the World Spirit Awards 2026 and 2 Stars at the Great Taste Awards 2026.
The ten-year milestone is a testament to ALDI’s successful partnership with Blackwater Distillery, which was founded in West Waterford in 2014. What began as a collaboration with an Irish micro-distillery has grown into a decade-long success story, showcasing the quality of Irish-produced spirits and ALDI’s continued commitment to supporting homegrown suppliers.
Caroline Senior, Co-founder and COO of Blackwater Distillery, commented:“Celebrating ten years of Boyle’s Gin and our partnership with ALDI Ireland is a fantastic milestone for everyone at Blackwater Distillery. We’re incredibly proud to see a gin crafted right here in Waterford enjoyed by shoppers across Ireland. Taking home Gold at the World Spirit Awards 2026 was the icing on the cake and is a testament to the quality and craftsmanship behind every bottle. We look forward to building on this fantastic partnership with ALDI for many years to come.”
Reflecting on the success of the ten-year partnership, Jack Fitzmaurice, Buying Director at ALDI Ireland, commented: “Boyle’s Gin has been a real success story for ALDI over the past ten years, proving that exceptional products don’t have to come with a premium price tag. Our relationship with Blackwater Distillery has gone from strength to strength, and it’s been brilliant to see Boyle’s Gin become such a firm favourite with our customers. At ALDI, we’re committed to offering shoppers great quality at great value, and Boyle’s Gin is a perfect example of that. We’re delighted to mark this milestone with the team at Blackwater Distillery.”
