Writers Tears Red Head
- Distillery
- Walsh
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Price
- £54.5
- Community rating
- 3.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Tobacco
- Description
- Writers Tears Red Head is an unfiltered, no age statement single malt from Walsh distillery in south-east Ireland, aged exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV, delivering rich fruit-forward character.
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Writers Tears Red Head is a single malt from Walsh (Ireland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, fresh fruit, honey, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Writers Tears Red Head is an unfiltered, no age statement single malt from Walsh distillery in south-east Ireland, aged exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV, delivering rich fruit-forward character.
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