Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve

Tullamore Dew Phoenix Limited Edition

The Phoenix was placed on the coat of arms of the town of Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland, to symbolise the rebuilding of the town after a fire resulting from the crash of a hot air balloon in 1785. The distillery in Tullamore operated from 1829 until its closing in 1953. Currently Tullamore DEW whiskeys are produced at the Midleton Distillery...

Score 88/100

Tullamore Dew

Pale straw colour, Thick legs running down the glass oily perhaps...Flavorful nose, citrus marmalade. Taste..oily indeed!, sweet marmalade then sudden spice attack, which contributes to a medium to long finish. When the finish has died out, there are still some spices sitting at the back of throat- a bit awkward. This blend improves with some...

Score 74/100

Tullamore Dew

Tullamore Dew got its name not from morning dew but from the man whose influence on this distillery was invaluable: Daniel Edmond Williams. The owners, William Grants & Sons, recently received permission to build a whole new distillery on the outskirts of Tullamore. Hence, this whiskey will soon be coming back home. Since 1963 the production...

Score 75/100

Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old

Nose: Apple calvados, cardamom, vanilla custard and grass Palate: Pretty sweet, nice oak upfront, the oak and spice is robust but not overpowering. In the background I get hint of lemon meringue pie, cardamom and alot of vanilla. Finish: Wave of spice, grassiness and vanilla. Medium to short length Nicely balanced, nothing sticks out to much....

Score 86/100