SAN FRANSISCO (December 21, 2022): Walsh Whiskeys is proud to announce the stateside launch of its much-anticipated release, the Writers’ Tears ‘Red Head’ Single Malt Irish Whiskey. A super-premium, triple-distilled, single malt, the Writers’ Tears ‘Red Head’ joins the Writers’ Tears range of its celebrated Copper Pot, Double Oak, and annual Cask Strength Whiskeys, which started coming into the U.S. in 2016.
The Writers’ Tears ‘Red Head’ Single Malt whiskey is matured in select handpicked Spanish sherry casks, previously seasoned with the finest Oloroso sherry. It is the influence of these scarce casks that give this expression of Writers’ Tears its signature rich and ruby hue, hence the moniker – ‘Red Head’. The expression is distilled without chill filtering, as nature intended at a distinctive 46% ABV.
Tasting Notes are as follows Writers’ Tears “Red Head”:
· Nose: Orange peel, dried fruits, and sherry plums
· Taste: Nutty Oloroso, spicy raisins, and creamy oak
· Finish: Long and wonderfully complex with a flourish of orange. An unhurried journey.
“We are delighted to finally debut Writers’ Tears ‘Red Head’ in the United States, especially for fans of our other core expressions in the Writer’ Tears range, who have long looked forward to experiencing this distinct whiskey,” said creator of Writers’ Tears, as well as co-founder and Managing Director of Walsh Whiskey, Bernard Walsh. “We are very proud of the marriage between this Single Malt expression and the precious, hand selected Oloroso sherry casks.”
Imported by Hotaling & Co. of San Francisco, the Writers’ Tears ‘Red Head’ Single Malt Whiskey, is a limited-edition expression available at an SRP of $69.99 in 22 States, namely: PA, NH, OH, MI, DC, MD, KY, MO, IL, MN, LA, TX, KS, NM, AZ, NV, CA, WA, CO, IN, FL and TX.
For more information on Writers’ Tears please visit: https://www.walshwhiskey.com/our-whiskeys/our-whiskeys-writers-tears/
About The Writers’ Tears Range
First created by Bernard Walsh in 2009, Writers’ Tears comprises a range of eight expressions of super-premium, triple-distilled Irish whiskeys. Writers’ Tears is a marriage of inspiration and art. Inspired by the golden era of Irish whiskey, pot still distillation and its deep lasting bond with creative thinkers and artists, stemming from the literary greats that defined Irish culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. The range includes four core (Copper Pot, Double Oak, Single Pot Still & Red Head) and four limited-edition expressions. Three of the limited-edition expressions in the range are under the Writers’ Tears Copper Pot line and feature rare cask finishes – Ice Wine, Marsala and Mizunara. The fourth limited-edition expression is a Cask Strength vintage, produced annually.
About Walsh Whiskey:
Established in 1999, and part of the Amber Beverage Group (www.amberbev.com) since 2021, Walsh Whiskey is a leading producer of super-premium, triple-distilled, Irish whiskeys – The Irishman® and Writers’ Tears®. Its critically acclaimed whiskeys are dedicated to celebrating the Single Pot Still (Writers’ Tears) and Single Malt (The Irishman) premium styles of whiskey. To date this comprises 23 expressions based on historic recipes from the 19th century, Irish whiskey’s golden age, and a range of rare finishes including Mizunara, Florio Marsala, Rum, Cognac, Coffee Stout, Seaweed IPA, Icewine and of course Oloroso and PX Sherries. The company is based in Carlow, Southwest of Dublin, Ireland.
About Hotaling & Co.
Hotaling & Co., based in San Francisco, is the leading distiller and importer of artisanal spirits and cocktail essentials. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education, and hospitality, Hotaling & Co unites both people and brands of unmatched character and quality. Our dedication to artisanal spirits – first started 30 years ago under the name Anchor Distilling Company – heralded the return to copper pot distilling in the U.S. with the original craft introductions of Junipero Gin & Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey. We carry on that pioneering legacy with the name Hotaling & Co as a nod to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush to quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and establish himself a legend in San Francisco drinking culture.
Today, Hotaling & Co carries on this tradition of artisanal spirit excellence, building a family of likeminded spirits that share our passion for craft and care. Hotaling & Co.’s portfolio includes Luxardo Liqueurs & Cherries, Nikka Whisky, Junipero Gin, HINE Cognac, Convite Mezcal, Severo Tequila, Kavalan Whisky, Denizen Rum, HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys, Writers’ Tears Whiskey, Old Pulteney Whisky, Speyburn Whisky, Balblair Whisky, Arran Whisky, Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, and more. Visit www.HotalingandCo.com for a full list of brands.
