The Harvest is the signature expression in the Irishman Irish Whiskey range. It was the first whiskey released byWalsh Whiskeyfrom Co. Carlow. back in 2007 with the original name Founders Reserve. In 2022, it was rebranded along with new packaging and renamed 'The Harvest' to honor the contribution farming has in the Irish Whiskey making process.
The whiskey itself retained its very unique style. The Harvest is a blend of 70% Single Malt and 30% Single Pot Still. The brand carved out its own niche by not containing any grain in the blend. The Harvest is part of a large range of expressions which include Single Malts, different finishes, and annual cask strength versions.
Its sister brand Writers Tears is also a blend of these two components but in a 60%/40% mix. The IWSA previously held a virtual tasting using the Writers Tears range for a specialBloomsday event. Walsh Whiskey is an independent company which sources its components under long-term contracts from both Bushmills Distillery (single malt) and Midleton Distillery (single pot still).
The Harvest is a triple distilled, non-age statement Irish Whiskey matured exclusively in ex-bourbon American oak and bottled at 40% abv.