19th and early 20th century Ireland was a golden era both for Irish whiskey and, perhaps coincidentally, for great Irish novelists, poets and playwrights.
The Irish whiskey barons, rebelling against the emergence of what they saw as inferior grain from Coffey Stills, were protective of the traditions that had made their success possible. At that time, one whiskey style was held high above all others: the ‘champagne of Irish whiskey’ – a master blend of pot still and malt whiskeys, both distilled in copper pots. It was enjoyed by many of the great Irish writers of the day…. of course less for its inspirational qualities than its full-
bodied, flavoursome taste and creamy texture.
It was said that they enjoyed it so much, that when they cried, their tears were of whiskey.
Writers’ Tears is a critically acclaimed, award-winning recreation of the fabled 19th century whiskey.
A truly unique expression that is embedded in history.
Always Discovering
Writers’ Tears has been on quite the journey since 2009. Exploration and cask discovery is always on the agenda in order to bring new and exciting flavours to your glass. From Marsala casks in Italy, to Mizunara casks in Japan, and more recently Icewine casks in Canada, Writers’
Tears thirst for exploration shows no signs of slowing down.
