Tasted on 24th Jun, 2014

Score 80
Average Score 76
Highest Score 83
Lowest Score 72
# of Times Scored 9
This Pure Pot Still is distilled by Writers Tears in Ireland.
Tasting notes:
Melons, and spicy herbal polish aromas on the nose. Gentle grass notes with dry absinthe almonds on the palate.
Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
Soft dry flowers, vanilla,, oak, straw and caramel on the nose. Sweet edgy mouthfeel. Spoonful of honey in a warehouse, spices, floral notes, cereal and caramel on the palate. Dry floral medium finish.
Tasted on 4th May, 2021 · Comments (0)
73Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
Rich floral aromas, hay, honey and vanilla on the nose. Soft, dry floral mouthfeel. Soft flowers and light spices on the palate. Medium floral finish. Simple, straightforward.
Tasted on 18th Aug, 2020 · Comments (0)
75Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
Honey, bittersweet oranges, light tropical fruit aromas then almonds and melons on the nose. Light sweet edgy mouthfeel. Sweet astringent honey, dry flowers, tangy apples and mild spices on the palate. Sweet, simple fruit and honey on a short finish.
Tasted on 18th Apr, 2020 · Comments (0)
74Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
Caramel, ripe apples, earthy honey, fruit and vanilla on the nose. Smooth tangy sweet mouthfeel. Soft then dusty spices and fruit on the palate. Bittersweet honey, vanilla and dry medium long finish.
Tasted on 17th Mar, 2020 · Comments (0)
77Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
Sweet fruit bread, white fruit on the nose. Soft, fulsome spices, sweet dry floral notes on the nose. Balanced with minor edge.
Tasted on 5th Jun, 2017 · Comments (0)
79Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
Light fresh apple varnish and honey on the nose. Sweet buckwheat honey with an edge on the palate. Smooth firm finish.
Tasted on 27th Mar, 2013 · Comments (0)
83Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
A gentle, self effacing dram. Vanilla, honey and dried apricots.
Tasted on 30th Oct, 2012 · Comments (0)
72Writers Tears Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 40% abv
Solventy spring earthiness, dried flowers with some spice on the nose. Dry prunes and a sense of roundness and alpine flowers. A simple dram with a medium to short finish.
Tasted on 4th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
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