The 2020 vintage of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey has been released in the recently revealed new Writers’ Tears labelling. 

The 2020 vintage is the 10th annual release of this super-premium expression from Walsh Whiskey. 

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“This is a particularly special release,” said Bernard Walsh, Writers’ Tears creator and Co-founder of Walsh Whiskey. 

“The annual Cask Strength vintage of Writers’ Tears represents the most exclusive expression in the range and this year sees the first ever changes to the bottle, labelling and uniquely styled packaging since the expression was launched in 2011.” 

Tasting Notes to the 2020/ 10th Vintage of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Whiskey 

Nose 

Ginger & pepper spice under rich butterscotch 

Taste 

Toasted oak, biscuit, vanilla & dark chocolate 

Finish 

An exceptional finish, bursting with flavour 

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Writers Tears Cask Strength is Ireland’s most unique cask strength whiskey as it is a rare vatting of aged Single Pot Still and Single Malt Whiskey.  

Writers’ Tears Cask Strength is triple distilled, natural non-chill filtered, carefully aged in Bourbon barrels and bottled, this year, at 54.5% ABV.  

“The new design for our limited cask editions have their own unique label design to allow for more detail about these special whiskeys,” said Walsh. 

“Of course the label on the bottle-neck carries the technical detail of each whiskey including the whiskey, cask and still types; the batch and bottle number.” 

The 2020 release is limited to just 3,000 individually signed and numbered bottles, which will be split evenly between the US and rest of the World. It’s suggested retail price is $145.00 US.