Where is Walsh Distillery?

Walsh Distillery is located in Carlow County Carlow Ireland.

What does Walsh Distillery produce?

Walsh Distillery produces or represents products such as Irish whiskey, Single malt, Single pot still, Cask‑strength whisky.

Where can I buy products from Walsh Distillery?

You can buy products from Walsh Distillery directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Distillery

Walsh Distillery

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Walsh Distillery.

Walsh (Walsh Whiskey) is an Irish whiskey producer founded by the Walsh family. It is the house behind labels such as The Irishman and Writers’ Tears, with a history focused on rediscovering traditional Irish whiskey recipes and on releases in cask‑strength and with experimental finishes.

Irish whiskey Single malt Single pot still Cask‑strength whisky

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What to know about Walsh Distillery

Type Distillery

Region Carlow , County Carlow , Ireland

Founded 1999

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Founded by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh in 1999 Owner and creator of the brands The Irishman and Writers’ Tears Development of cask‑strength releases and unconventional finishes Construction of a large facility in Royal Oak (County Carlow) as a project milestone; later stepped back from direct ownership of the plant Declared capability to operate historically across the three main styles of Irish whiskey (pot still, single malt, grain)

Producer range

Producer range Walsh Distillery

Spirit categories

Irish whiskey Single malt Single pot still Cask‑strength whisky

Representative products

Whisky The Irishman Cask Strength 70cl - Walsh Distillery Whisky The Irishman Single Malt 70cl - Walsh Distillery Whisky The Irishman The Harvest 70cl - Walsh Distillery Whisky Writer’s Tears Cask Strength 70cl - Walsh Distillery Whisky Writer’s Tears Copper Pot 70cl - Walsh Distillery Whisky Writer’s Tears Double Oak 70cl - Walsh Distillery Whisky Writer’s Tears Red Head 70cl - Walsh Distillery

Raw materials

cereals

Casks and ageing vessels

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Distillation and production

Production method

Production is based on creating and selecting different types of Irish distillates; the brand states it has produced and worked on the three traditional styles of Irish whiskey (pot still, single malt and grain), and collaborates with suppliers and partners to obtain particular distillates and casks.

Distillation

Production and blending of the three traditional styles of Irish whiskey (pot still, single malt and grain); the brand declares it produces and works with the different types to create blends and single‑style releases.

Ageing

Maturation in casks with careful attention to the origin and seasoning of the wood; the brand is known for releasing expressions with various finishes and for bottlings at cask‑strength.

Producer history Walsh Distillery

Walsh Whiskey is a family business started by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh in 1999. Over the years the family developed the brands The Irishman and Writers’ Tears and played a leading role in the revival of modern Irish whiskey. The group built a large production facility at Royal Oak (Co. Carlow) and issued several cask‑strength releases and bottles with distinctive finishes; public information also states that, while building their own plant was a milestone, the company later stepped back from direct ownership of the distillery.

Production philosophy

Combining recipes and inspirations from the 'golden era' of Irish whiskey with experimentation and innovation: respect for tradition, attention to cask quality and a willingness to explore new finishes and expressions for contemporary palates.

Territory

Ireland (origin and headquarters of the brand; production and maturation historically linked to Royal Oak, County Carlow).