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Rank: 55.1 pctl
Value: $1.36 / pctl
Ireland • $75.00 • 46.0% ABV
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Rank: 77.3 pctl
Value: $2.14 / pctl
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Writer's Tears Cask Strength Pot Still
Writer's Tears Cask Strength Pot Still is a premium, limited-edition Irish whiskey produced annually by Walsh Whiskey. It is a vatting (blend) of aged Single Pot Still and Single Malt whiskey, specifically designed to honor the 19th and early 20th-century tradition of distilling without grain whiskey. It is renowned for being triple-distilled, non-chill filtered, and bottled at high proof, typically ranging between 53% and 55% ABV, offering a robust, complex, and unpeated experience.
No Barrel Aging
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 92.00 pts
Whiskybase: 83.00 pts
Total Wine: 100.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 87.00 pts
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Nose: An intense, sweet arrival of wildflower honey, caramel cream, and butterscotch, balanced by vibrant pear drops, candied ginger, and toasted oak
Palate: A creamy, full-bodied explosion of white pepper and cinnamon spice that unfolds into luscious dark chocolate, hazelnut, and rich orchard fruits
Finish: Exceptionally long and warm, featuring a lasting, slightly dry interplay of rich malt, chewy toffee, and lingering ginger spice.
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Rank: 55.1 pctl
Value: $1.36 / pctl
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Writer's Tears Read Head Single Malt
Writer's Tears Red Head is a premium, triple-distilled single malt Irish whiskey produced by Walsh Whiskey. It is matured exclusively in handpicked Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, which impart a distinct rich, ruby-red hue. Bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration, it offers a rich flavor profile of dried fruits, orange peel, and nuts.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts
Whiskybase: 80.06 pts
Total Wine: 90.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 85.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts
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Nose: Vibrant aromas of candied orange peel, dried sherry plums, and marzipan, with a subtle undertone of nutty oak and warm spices
Palate: A rich, oily mouthfeel delivers a combination of toasted nuts, dried fruits, sherry-soaked raisins, and hints of dark chocolate and baking spices
Finish: Long and complex, featuring lingering notes of orange marmalade, sweet roasted walnuts, and a slight touch of dry oak spice.
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