Tullamore Dew eventually travelled to Dublin to be made at Powers’ John’s Lane Distillery, and subsequently followed it down to Midleton in County Cork. With this in mind, as well as the re-emergence of Irish whiskey on the world stage, one cannot help but be impressed by the levels of adversity that the Tullamore brand has faced and conquered. Over the years, the distillery was greatly affected by the common ailments the 20th century brought for Irish distilleries, namely Scotch, Prohibition, and the lack of trade to Britain and its colonies. The famous “Give every man his Dew” slogan cemented the whiskey’s place in the minds of whiskey drinkers right across Ireland. Thus were the initials D.E.W included, and over time this seal became the more poetic Dew that recognise on the whiskey today. With such a great reputation, naturally it was important that Williams’ seal of approval was on the whiskey being produced. Williams, who introduced electrification and motorised vehicles to the plant, as well as investing in upgrading their processes. The distillery really took off under the great innovations of Daniel E. Perfectly equipped to make a hot toddy! Very friendly priced too.Tullamore is one of the most storied of Ireland’s distilleries, and production has finally been brought back to its home in Ireland’s midlands after a near half-century exile.įounded in 1829 in Tullamore, the distillery is based in one of Ireland’s most important central market towns, and one helpfully surrounded by peat bogs at that. A bit of spring in your glass, so to speak. This is the ideal aperitif style whiskey, light and accessible. On the palate, this continues, but the emphasis is now more on citrus fruit. Honey, vanilla, breakfast cereals and a bit of citrus with just a pinch of spices. We are trying the Original, a blend of triple distilled whiskey. The range got a new look last year as well. Since 1963 the production was outsourced to the Old Midleton distillery in the south of Ireland. Hence, this whiskey will soon be coming back home. The owners, William Grants & Sons, recently received permission to build a whole new distillery on the outskirts of Tullamore. Tullamore Dew got its name not from morning dew but from the man whose influence on this distillery was invaluable: Daniel Edmond Williams. The finish is a little rough and a wee bit of sulphur comes back (though much less than on the nose). Water accentuates the pot still notes, and adds a little heat, which is great. Definitely some oak here, and more vanilla than on the nose. On the palate, more big juicy green apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Extremely fruity (did I mention apple?) with some spicy pot still, but a little off. On the nose, quite a bit of malt, cooking apples, cinnamon and pastry in other words, apple pie (but with the skins in it?) Caramel apples, as well. ![]() The colour is a light gold, slightly cloudy. This bottle comes with a complimentary tumbler, if you are interested in swag. ![]() Williams who grew the distillery after the family took control in 1903. They've also slightly changed the name on the label to Tullamore D.E.W., a nod to D.E. Though I have no idea if it has helped sales, it is an improvement with a more attractive and slender bottle and more modern label design. Tullamore Dew just went through a re-packaging, a wise move given the recent growth of Irish whiskey. I'm on vacation! Spent some time in Buffalo this weekend, coming back with 4.5L of spirit (yikes!) This was not one of them (but Part II is). Seems like it would go great in a fruity carbonated cocktail. But for people not in bourbon country, this is a decent Irish mixer. Comparable to Jameson at about $3usd cheaper. Overall: Just don't smell this before you drink it and it's not bad. Refreshing, summer weather dram.įinish: Some vanilla and strawberry finish things off quickly. Thankfully that coppery element is not here like it was on the nose. It's almost like drinking a pinapple/strawberry fruit juice. Looking beyond that, there are some floral/fruity notes. There is a coppery, metallic note that is not what I would call pleasant. Nose: I mentioned the music because it matched the nose of this whisky. ![]() While the wife was making her coffee I decided to pour a couple ounces in a glencairn to sip on this crisp Sunday afternoon while I listened to one of my favorite metal albums, Behemoth's "Zos Kia Cultas." I couldn't recall ever having tried Tullamore Dew so picked up a bottle. My wife wanted to make some Irish coffee so I obliged to pick her up a cheap Irish mixer.
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