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Is Tullamore Dew a good Irish whiskey?

Is Tullamore Dew a good Irish whiskey?

Tullamore DEW is good as far as a standard Irish blend goes. It’s not wildly complex, it won’t blow your socks off, but it will mix well with cocktails and is perfectly drinkable neat.

What is the highest rated Irish whiskey?

The 12 Best Irish Whiskeys to Drink in 2021

  • Best Overall: Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt.
  • Runner-Up, Best Overall: The Sexton.
  • Best Value: Slane.
  • Best Under $50: Teeling Small Batch.
  • Best Splurge: Knappogue Castle 16 Year Single Malt.
  • Best Single Malt: The Tyrconnell Single Malt.
  • Best for Sipping Neat: Redbreast 12 Year.

What kind of whiskey does Tullamore d.e.w.make?

Discover the full range of Tullamore D.E.W.’s legendary Irish whiskeys, from our original blended Irish whiskey to our single malts and special reserves. Home Our Whiskeys Whiskey Cocktails

Where does the name Tullamore Dew come from?

The town of Tullamore is nestled in the Irish Midlands and the whiskey was made here under the name Tullamore until Daniel E. Williams took the business over in the late nineteenth century. The name changed to Tullamore Dew (Daniel’s initials) and the distillery took off.

How long does it take to make Tullamore Dew?

Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask (40% ABV): finished in cider casks; was released in June 2015 for sale through airport retail outlets. It is claimed to be the first ever cider cask–finished Irish whiskey. Tullamore D.E.W. whiskey is finished for three months in barrels that have stored pressed fermenting apples for several months.

Why is Tullamore Dew more popular than Jameson?

Unlike a lot of other Irish or Scottish whiskeys, Tullamore Dew has a sense of malt, despite there not being too much malt in it. It’s approachable, and it’s immensely popular in overseas markets. Its sales are second to Jameson, but likely only because not as many people have had the nerve to try it.