Hey there everyone! It’s time for yet another Whiskey day. I was supposed to do this LAST Wednesday, in fact, I had taken photos that Tuesday for St. Patty’s, fresh, sealed bottles and all… But, I accidently deleted those photos before uploading them to the PC, and have also had a hell of a week after all the nonsense that is going on in Utah and around the world. I won’t get into all that, but I will get into the delightful (and affordable!) Irish whiskey.
Tullamore Dew
Tullamore, Ireland
$25.99 ($3 off MSRP)
40% / 90 Proof
Nose - Very warm and sweet, heavy notes of apple & pears, with black currant, and a slightly stingy astringency that feels more textured than some other whiskeys I’ve nosed before. Feels like it’s willing to fight, should it get out of the glass.
Palette - Vibrant waves of honey and light biscuits jump onto the tongue with excitement; A luscious flow of sweet honey suckle nectar is what I would compare this treat to. The buttery breaded flavor comes in on the end, then is entirely precipitated again by honey.
Finish - The finish is smooth and easy, with a light and easy fall into the chest that is forgiving in nature. An easy drinker for a cozy fireside toast in good company.
Thoughts - Tullamore Dew has been quite the surprise to me. Since my first sip - a shot for St. Patty’s, of course - I’ve been pleasantly overwhelmed by the simple majesty of the Irish whiskey. I have never tasted such a pure honey flavor in any whiskey that I have tasted yet, with the added benefit of a lovely finish makes this one of the best shooting whiskeys I’ve ever had; But it’s so much more than just an easy shooter. The profile of the Tullamore Dew is just complex enough to have a good ponder over a glass, in company or by yourself. It’s got quite a lot to give, but the true beauty isn’t in the flavor, but the availability; You can find a bottle of Tullamore for just under $30 in - what I would guess to be - damn near any liquor store in the Country. In my opinion, this bottle is slightly undervalued, but just goes to show what craftsmen the distillers of Tullamore Dew really are at their nearly 200 year old distillery.