Writers' Tears Double Oak

Seems to be a rye or bourbon in disguise. Very sweet and a nice burn going down.

Strong flavor, tastes more similar to a standard bourbon. Don’t associate this with Irish whisky

Irish version of Angel Envy. Sweeter finish.

Nose: Fruity, juicy pear, apple, vanilla, brown sugar, raisin. Palate: Butterscotch, stewed stone fruits, sourdough bread, woody oak. Finish: Sweet yet fades to an earthy and slight peppery tobacco dryness.

I have no idea if this whiskey is a good example of Irish whiskey. I have no idea if this Whiskey meets the needs of everyone. I do know that if there was a bottle sitting around for me on the regular, I would be happy. The bright nose and sweeet easy drinking pears apples and shortbread meet MY needs. It's not my favorite (currently Bushmills 16) but I really love it and it's half the price. Start to look for a second bottle.

I've been loving this bottle. The nose is wildly distinct and I quickly pick it out amongst small blinds of Irish. It's bright like flowers but speaks perhaps more to apples or pears than traditional floral scents. I could, and have, nosed it for longer periods of time while lightly sipping. The flavor is it's own reward featuring far more oak punch than a regular Irish which brings a lot more complexity to the table than many drams. It's got a full rich body and tight sweetness that doesn't linger too long. It's a touch dry at the end but not overpoweringly so.

My bottling is from 2019. Nose was very inviting. It's a lot like their Copper Pot, but has more depth and a nice hint of the cognac barrel. Palette is a mixed bag. Doesn't feel well balanced. It's moderately smooth, but feels like too much caramel and then some of the spicy notes really edge out the whiskey flavours. Too much oak as well. Finish was somewhat odd with both a sour and a bitter taste to it. That's probably from old cognac barrels. Adding water really helped this open up and made it feel more balanced. The whiskey notes moved to the forefront and gradually transitioned into the cognac barrel hints towards the end. Finish also got better, but remained too short for its 46 abv. I was not very impressed with this release overall. Their Copper Pot is a better whiskey for its price. Double Oak seems overrated.