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The legendary Irish whiskey “Tullamore Dew” keeps local traditions of distilling for 200 years, delighting consumers with high quality and memorable taste.
A drink without the smoky flavor inherent in Scottish varieties and intense sweetness characteristic of American bourbons is known as the first blend of the Emerald Isle.
It is one of the leaders among local brands, standing out among them with an unusually light shade and a complex bouquet.
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History of the Tullamore Due brand
Tullamore distillery in the heart of the city of the same name was founded in 1829 by local farmer Michael Molloy. The region for construction was chosen well: the surrounding lands supplied the plant with first-class grain and clean water.
Nearby is the Grand Canal, through which whiskey barrels were melted down to Dublin.
Half a century later, the company passed into the hands of Captain Bernard Daly, who entrusted the management of affairs to the hardworking worker Daniel Edmond Williams. It is this man, who has gone from a boy in the stable to the owner of the distillery, is considered the real creator of the brand. His initials “DEW” are not accidentally included in the names of drinks. From a successful combination of letters (“dew” means “dew”), an equally successful slogan was born: “Give Every Man His Dew” (“Give everyone his Dew”).
Daniel made a significant contribution not only to the development of the legendary whiskey recipe, but also to the equipment of the distillery. Thanks to him, electricity, telephone, motorized equipment appeared in Tullamore. He brought the brand’s drinks to the international market, leaving other Irish products far behind.
In his work, Williams was guided by the motto: “Success does not come to those who strongly desire it, but to those who care about what they do.” And persistently brought it to life.
Daniel’s determination and solidity were inherited by his grandson Desmond, who was not afraid of innovation and created the first blended whiskey in Ireland. It was Tullamore Dew Blended Whiskey. With his suggestion, green color and the image of a local breed of dogs – Irish wolfhounds – began to be used in the design of labels.
In the middle of the 60th century, the enterprise was closed and revived again only XNUMX years later. Today the brand is owned by Cantrell & Cochrane.
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Features of the production of Tullamore Dew
3 ingredients are used as raw materials: grain, water and yeast.
Distillation is carried out three times, which provides products with exceptional smoothness. Stills of 3 types are made by hand from copper.
The blend includes 3 types of spirits: malt, grain and “pot still” (a special category produced by batch distillation; used only in Irish distillation).
For maturation, 3 types of barrels are used (traditional, bourbon, sherry), for additional aging – containers from Madeira, rum, port, Oloroso sherry, cider.
The result is a deep, surprising whiskey with a complex character and a delicate light golden hue. The quality of drinks is confirmed by numerous awards.
Types of Whiskey Tullamore Dew
Tullamore DEW Original
The brand’s most famous drink, smooth, buttery, aged in bourbon and sherry casks.
Aroma: light, biscuit-floral, with notes of citrus, green apples and malt.
Taste: fresh, fruity, sweet, with an accent of toasted wood, nuts, marzipan, delicious vanilla finish.
Tullamore 12 Year Old Special Reserve
Complex whiskey, consisting of a mixture of mature spirits (aged from 12 to 15 years).
The aroma is dominated by notes of spices, red wine, nuts, oak.
Taste: deep, spicy-creamy, with tones of chocolate, dried fruit, praline.
Finish: long, rich, with hints of citrus, raisins and marzipan.
Tullamore 14 Year Old Single Malt
Single malt whiskey aged 14 years in bourbon casks, additionally aged in 4 types of Spanish barrels for at least 6 months. Fortress: 41.3%.
Aroma: bright, lively, intensely fruity, with notes of ripe apples, citruses, tropical fruits, vanilla.
Taste: rich, multi-layered, with accents of fruit, oak and fine spices.
Aftertaste: long, sweet.
Tullamore 18 Year Old Single Malt
A special single malt drink, aged for 18 years in bourbon barrels and finished aging in 4 types of Spanish wine vessels.
Aroma: Rich, oaky, with deep malt tones, hints of wood spices and caramelized fruit.
Taste: velvety, soft, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, baked apple, marshmallow and cookies.
Finish: Rich, warming, with a lingering malty sweetness.
Tullamore DEW Phoenix
A rare limited edition drink with a high pot still whiskey content. Dedicated to the rebuilding of the city of Tullamore after a major fire in 1785.
Aroma: rich, starting with spice accents, sweetness of toffee and vanilla, turning into deep malt and sherry tones.
Taste: spicy-caramel, with delicate floral and oak notes.
Finish: long, warm, creamy-spicy. Fortress: 55%.
Tullamore 15 Year Old Trilogy
A complex, full-bodied whiskey aged in bourbon, sherry and rum casks.
The aroma is dominated by luxurious spices, tropical fruits, oak and nutty notes.
The full taste surprises with accents of spices, fudge, fruits and nougat. Finish: long, rich.
Tullamore Old Bonded Warehouse Release
An exceptional drink released for the opening of the guest center in 2012. You can only buy when visiting the distillery.
Aroma: bright, with zesty lemon and rich vanilla notes.
When water is added, shades of dried fruits, nuts, and toasted wood appear.
Taste: rich, warming, sweetish, with deep earthy, smooth oaky and spicy-fruity tones.
Finish: smooth, round, with a lingering finish of honey, toasted bread, dried fruit, toffee and wood. Fortress: 46%.
Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish
An exquisite drink, produced once a year in limited quantities, embodying the spirit of true Ireland. The mixture of spirits is aged in cider casks.
Aroma: Sweetish, grassy, with notes of toasted wood, sweet grain and crisp green apple.
Taste: light, fruity, with soft tones of oak and creamy malt. Finish: thin, sweet-fruity.
Tullamore D.E.W. XO Rum Cask Finish
A whiskey with an Irish heart and a Caribbean soul. Aged in specially selected Demerara XO rum casks.
The aroma contains notes of vanilla, oak, citruses, ripe bananas and delicate spices.
Taste: smooth, creamy, with caramel tones, hints of dates and raisins. Finish: long, sweet, with banana and toffee accents.
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Relevance: 02.06.2019
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