Writers' Tears Cask Strength 2024 Edition
Writers' Tears · Walsh Whiskey Distillery (Royal Oak)
The cask strength editions from Writers' Tears consistently punch above their price. The 2024 release showcases how Ireland's mild, damp climate shapes a softer, rounder maturation than you'd find at more extreme latitudes. Add a few drops of water and watch the honey notes unfold.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Rich honey and green apple give way to toasted malt and a subtle floral lift of rosewater. Behind it, clove spice and gentle vanilla add depth.
Palate
Full-bodied and oily at cask strength. Buttery pot still texture carries notes of peach, caramel, and a dusting of cocoa. A peppery warmth builds at mid-palate without overwhelming.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering honey, dried fruit, and a faint woody dryness that invites another sip.
- Mash Bill
- Malted barley (single malt), malted and unmalted barley (single pot still)
- Distillation
- Triple distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged in first-fill bourbon barrels
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
Pan-seared duck breast with a honey and thyme glaze, served alongside roasted parsnips — the richness of the duck and the sweetness of the glaze complement the whiskey's buttery, honeyed profile.
Blended by Walsh Whiskey at Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow, Writers' Tears honors Ireland's literary tradition with an annual cask strength release that marries pot still richness with single malt finesse.
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