Deep within the scenic Carlow countryside, sits the 18th century home of the Walsh Whiskey. The family owned and operated company was founded by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh, previous owners of a ski chalet in France, in search of the perfect Irish whiskey with which to spike their famous coffee. Eventually, their search led them to the founding of their whiskey brand Irishman in 1999. Set out to rediscover Irish-style Whiskey as it was made 200 years ago, they initially contracted their distilling to Bushmills. After becoming successful they were eventually able to build their own distillery. The Walsh Whiskey ceremoniously opened in June of 2016, in the heart of Southern Irish farm country where they produce four versions of The Irishman, three Writer's Tears, and two varieties of Irish Cream Liqueur. The picturesque Walsh Whiskey marks the return of Whiskey distilling to County Carlow for the first time in over 200 years. With its three specially crafted imported pot stills built in the legendary Scottish Forsyths and two, forty plate column stills. They are the only independent Irish Whiskey distillery to produce the three styles of Irish Whiskey pot still, malt, and grain under one roof, in one still room. Walsh Whiskey has the capacity to produce 650,000 cases of Whiskey per annum. Writers' Tears is a truly unique vatting of Single Malt and Single Pot Still whiskeys. This expression is non-peated and triple distilled from 60% Pot Stilland 40% Malt. After being distilled the Irish whiskey is matured and aged in American Oak bourbon casks. This incredibly aromatic, flavorful expression won a Gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge in London. It is also one of the highest rated Irish Whiskeys in Jim Murrays Iconic "Whiskey Bible." "Altogether a very unusual Irish Whiskey, a throwback to the last century where spiced Pure Pot Still whiskey was married with Floral Single Malt" Jim Murray. It has also been added to Ian Buxton's publication "101 Whiskeys to try before you die."

Maker Notes

Writers’ Tears Double Oak is an exclusive Irish whiskey created using two woods and two styles of premium Irish whiskey. A blend of Single Pot Still and Single Malt Irish whiskey, aged in two types of wood – American Oak Bourbon Barrels from Kentucky and French Oak Cognac Casks from the Cognac Region in France. It is triple-distilled, non-chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV. This expression is made possible by a close collaboration between the Walsh family in Ireland’s County Carlow and the Legaret family in Cognac, France.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Dashes of sweet vanilla, notes of cinnamon, plum & poached pear.

TASTE: Citrus zest, chocolate undertones and lingering spice.

FINISH: Decadent and elegant. One to savour.

Writers' Tears Marsala Cask Finish Irish Whiskey is a testament to both tradition and innovation in whiskey-making. This exceptional spirit begins as a blend of aged single malt and single pot still whiskey, a hallmark of Irish craftsmanship. What sets it apart is the finishing touch – a maturation period in Marsala wine casks sourced from the Florio winery in Sicily. This unique aging process infuses the whiskey with a delightful array of flavors, boasting notes of ripe fruits, rich spices, and a hint of sweetness, resulting in a truly captivating and memorable drinking experience for whiskey enthusiasts.

Natural, non-chilled filtered and bottled at cask strength, this rare oriental single cask showcases the stunning influence of Japanese Mizunara Oak from the foothills of Mount Fuji on triple distilled Irish Single Pot Still married with Irish Single Malt.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Flashes of green fruits, apple and pear, and a distinctive pot still base.

TASTE: Hints of vanilla and clove give way to exotic oriental notes of Sandalwood, coconut and Japanese incense.

FINISH: A truly unforgettable trip around the orient.