Annual release5 editions tracked
Writers' Tears Cask Strength
Irish whiskey (blend of single pot still and single malt) from Walsh Whiskey. Walsh Whiskey releases a new vintage of Writers' Tears Cask Strength each year, with the 11th edition in 2021, the 12th in 2022, the 13th in 2023, the 14th in 2024 and a further vintage in 2025.
| Producer | Walsh Whiskey, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Made at | |
| Strength | 54.9% ABV 54.2% to 54.9% across 5 editions |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | american oak bourbonLists: Bourbon cask |
| Peated | No |
| Style | Irish whiskey (blend of single pot still and single malt) |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Amber Beverage Group |
| Last edition | 2025, 2025 |
| Last stated price | $160 an earlier edition |
Stock sheet
1 of 4 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | DramtimeNL | Writer’s Tears Cask Strength 2024 (54,5%) | €117.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | DramtimeNL | Writer’s Tears Cask Strength 2023 (54,8%) | €121.95 | Sold outlast in stock 10 November 2026 | 10 November 2026 |
| 003 | SipWhiskeyUS | Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Irish Whiskey Release 2024 | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | CraftShackUS | Writers' Tears Cask Strength Irish Whiskey | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Writers' Tears Cask Strength edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Bottles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2025 | 2025 | 54.9% ABV | Not stated | 1,200 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2024 (14th edition) | 2024 | 54.5% ABV | Not stated | 2,400 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2023 Vintage (13th edition) | 2023 | 54.8% ABV | $160 | 8,700 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2022 Vintage (12th edition) | 2022 | 54.6% ABV | $150 | 7,920 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | 2021 (11th edition) | 2021 | 54.2% ABV | $150 | 6,000 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 4 listings at 3 shops, 1 in stock and 3 sold out at the last read.
| No. | Event | Shop | Shop price | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back in stock | Dramtime | €121.95 | 9 November 2026 |
Questions
- When is the next Writers' Tears Cask Strength release?
- The last one came out in 2025. There are not enough dated editions to estimate the next.
- How much does Writers' Tears Cask Strength cost?
- The last stated price was $160. Shops list it from €117.95 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- No 2026 edition is in the sources here. The last one came out in 2025.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2025 in 2025, 2024 (14th edition) in 2024, 2023 Vintage (13th edition) in 2023, 2022 Vintage (12th edition) in 2022 and 2021 (11th edition) in 2021.
- How many bottles were made?
- 1,200 for 2025, 2,400 for 2024 (14th edition), 8,700 for 2023 Vintage (13th edition) and 7,920 for 2022 Vintage (12th edition).
- Where is Writers' Tears Cask Strength in stock?
- Dramtime, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
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Sources
- Writers' Tears Cask Strength 2024, James Fox
- 2023 Writers' Tears Cask Strength Irish Whiskey Debuts, The Whiskey Wash
- Writers' Tears debuts 2023 Cask Strength, The Spirits Business
- Walsh Whiskey unveils cask strength Writers' Tears, The Spirits Business
- Writers' Tears unveils new cask strength release, The Spirits Business
- Writers Tears Cask Strength 2024, Dicey's Off-Licence
- Writer's Tears Cask Strength Irish Whiskey Exclusive Release 2025 54,9% Vol. 0,7l in Giftbox, mydrinx
- Writers Tears Cask Strength 2025, Irishmalts.com
Checked 23 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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