Writers’TearsCaskStrength2018Release(700mL)

<p>Rare and complex Irish Whiskey for aficionados. </p><p>Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey not only has <em>a peculiar name, </em>but also some of the most amazing expressions, including the annual Cask Strength line. It’s <em>straight-forward and unique</em> in many ways. First, it’s a rare blend of aged single pot still and single malt. Single pot still means it’s made by a single distillery from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, distilled in – you guessed it, a pot still. <em>Fun fact: </em>the idea of mixing barley came up in the 18th century when the King of England decided to tax malted barley.</p><p>Enough history, and let’s focus on this marvelous bottle. It’s<em> the 8th annual release</em> and it’s super-premium. It’s triple distilled, non-chill filtered, aged in ex-Bourbon barrels, and bottled at 53% ABV. It’s a pretty strong lad. It’s also pretty exclusive as only over five thousand bottles were made. The founder describes the batch as<em> complex, summery and fresh. </em>If you get your hands on this one, <em>consider yourself lucky. </em></p>