Day 15 — Writers tears cask Strength

Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey, bottled by Walsh Whiskey Distillery, is a blend of single malt and aged single pot still whiskies, the latter category referring to Irish whiskeys made from a combination of malted and unmalted barley on a pot still. This unique combination means that Writers’ Tears is technically a blend, but it’s one made entirely without grain whiskey. Irish whiskey once suffered from a reputation for being cheap or simple as a result of bootlegged Irish whiskies during Prohibition, but contemporary expressions like Writers’ Tears and many others are changing the way people think about Irish brands.

Writers’ Tears has a modern name, and its label is simple, cool-looking, and contemporary. It’s aged in American bourbon barrels, producing a light, smooth flavor profile. Walsh Whiskey Distillery began in 1999 with Bernard and Rosemary Walsh and their mission to create the perfect Irish Coffee.

In 2006, the company made a long-term deal with an Irish whiskey producer, and were able to make more whiskey to their specifications. This deal allowed the company to expand their distribution and get a head start on the rapidly expanding Irish whiskey market.