2023 Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Irish Whiskey Debuts

Walsh Whiskey recently released the 13th edition of their Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Whiskey.

A statement from Walsh notes that this cask strength whiskey is a blend of triple-distilled, aged single pot still and single malt whiskey, natural non-chill filtered and aged in American oak bourbon barrels.

The 2023 edition clocks in at 54.8% ABV and each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of Writers’ Tears creator, Bernard Walsh.

Walsh Whiskey recently released the 13th edition of their Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Whiskey. (image via Walsh Whiskey)

This whiskey run is limited to 8,700 bottles, with 1,800 bottles exported to the U.S. and 6,900 bottles allocated to markets across Canada, Ireland, France, the UK, South Africa and Asia.

“What’s rare is wonderful, and triple-distilled cask strength whiskey is just that,” Walsh said. “Rarer still, unique in fact, is a premium blend of aged single pot still, balanced by aged single malt. We take great pride in commending this full-bodied, flavorsome release to whiskey drinkers the world over.”

Distiller’s notes for the 2023, 13th Vintage of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Whiskey:

• Nose: Sweetness – crème caramel and wild honey.
• Taste: Salted caramel-dipped almonds, sweet floral notes, roasted hazelnuts.
• Finish: Toasted oak and ginger spice.
• ABV: 54.8%
• Price: $160USD

For more information, check out www.walshwhiskey.com.