SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Writers’ Tears ‘Double Oak’ Blended Irish Whiskey (750ml) [WA 94, #10 Top 20 of 2019] [IWSC 93] – 6043168309407

Notes from the Maker:
Writers Tears Double Oak, is a blend of the two premium whiskey styles aged in two types of wood American and French Oak. It is triple-distilled, non-chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV. The new 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: Pressed grapes and citrus zest.

Finish: Chocolate undertones and lingering spice.

Awards/Reviews:

Gold – Irish Whiskey Masters 2023

93 Points – Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2023

“Fresh orchard aromas of green apple and pear while clear sherry cask influence evokes dates and gingerbread; deliciously toasty and nutty on the palate with a satisfyingly weighty mouthfeel.”

Best Irish Blended Whiskey, Gold – Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2022

Gold – Intl Spirits Challenge 2021

94 Pts & #10, Top 20 of 2019 – Whisky Advocate:

“This blend of single malt and pot still whiskeys exhibits the incredible synergy between chocolate, cinnamon, and pot still spices. Vinous at times from partial cognac-cask maturation, this has aromas of dark berry fruit, cinnamon, fudge, milk chocolate, malt biscuits, jellied fruit, and a smudge of dry spices. Compelling, well-structured whiskey, with cinnamon, chocolate, dark toffee, pepper, and ginger. It’s never cloying, nor overly sweet, just a richly rewarding glass.”

91 Points – Vinepair

“From Walsh Whiskey, arrives this blend of single pot still and single malt whiskeys, which are aged in bourbon and Cognac casks. Both of those vessels play a large role in its final profile, with dried fruit and spiced aromas recalling the latter, and sweet tropical fruit notes and a toasty finish coming from the former. Bottled at 46 percent ABV, this is a well-balanced sipper.”

“Silky and rich with lush tropical fruits, raisins and a clean minerality at the finish.”

– Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2021