Whisky #52: Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey
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Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Ireland. ABV: 40.00%. Tasted at Bobeche, $13.
Colour: Bright gold.
Nose: Really soft honey scents, maybe a touch of hay
Palate: Fuller flavour, hints of sweetness with some malty spice. Hard to describe some of the other more subtle flavours.
Finish: Business up front with a medium finish at the front of the mouth; party out back with warmth & flavour hanging around.
Comments: Much more full flavoured than other Irish malts I’ve had, more like a highland malt. Apparently it was called “Writers Tears” because it was traditionally consumed by Irish writers suffering from writer’s block. After drinking so much of it, some reportedly cried tears of whiskey when inspiration finally hit. Maybe I should drink another one in the hope that I will tearfully come up with something a little more witty to say! Anyway, it’s a vatting of pure pot still and single malt whiskies. Quite enjoyable.