Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

Writers Tears (40%, Irish, Pot Still blend, +/-2010)

This is most certainly from Midleton and it’s a blend of Pure Pot Still and malt whiskey.

Colour: Pale gold.

Nose: Pure, crystal-clean pot still style, with a profile that has exuberant fruitiness andmgrassiness. There’s also this slight yeastiness that goes well with the style. Develops more on almond oil, a little paraffin (pot still style again), linseed, fresh butter… I think it’s very nice.

Mouth: Great definition even if it isn’t really big. Same touches of yeast and lemon yet again in the attack, then we have more brioche, hints of ripe bananas and maybe a little tangerine. All that is soft and smooth, rather fruitier than on the nose.

Finish: Medium long, fruity, very lively, very fresh. Lemons and a wee touch of pepper.

Comments: Frankly, I think this is superbly bright. Extremely well composed and very ‘Irish’, one of my favourite drams.