Taste of Tullamore Dew
There's no substitute for discovering this quintessential Irish whiskey for yourself. Perhaps you're enjoying a glass of Tullamore Dew while sitting by an open fire in an Irish pub, sharing the company of old friends. Maybe you're enjoying the lively atmosphere of a modern city bar, or relaxing at home. Wherever you are, settle back and savour a glass or two to discover this Legendary Irish Whiskey with hidden depths.
The experts describe Tullamore Dew, as “easily drinkable ...subtle, smooth with a pleasant maltiness ...a lemon grass finish and gently appetising”.
Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) was a Swedish writer and journalist.
Prior to his sudden death of a heart attack in November 2004 he finished three detective novels in his trilogy "The Millenium-series" which were published posthumously; "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest". Altogether, his trilogy has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide (summer of 2009), and he was the second bestselling author in the world 2008.
“When she drank beer, she did not care about what brand or type it was; she accepted whatever he served her. When she ordered whiskey, she always chose Tullamore Dew, except on one occasion when she studied the bottles behind the bar and asked for Lagavulin. When the glass was brought to her, she sniffed at it, stared at it for a moment, and then took a tiny sip. She set down her glass and stared at it for a minute with an expression that seemed to indicate that she considered its contents to be a mortal enemy. Finally, she pushed the glass aside and asked Harry to give her something that could not be used to tar a boat. He poured her another Tullamore Dew and she went back to her drinking.”
© 2009, published by MacLehose Press.
The above text is a quote from "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest" by Stieg Larsson.
No Smoking
“Discover this Legendary Irish Whiskey with hidden depths”Notice first how the true flavour of golden barley is there in the glass, retained through careful drying in enclosed kilns (rather than over smoky fires used by others).
Three Times is Best
Enjoy its sheer purity - a clear, clean taste that can only be achieved by distilling not twice, but three times.
It Takes Time: Finally, look for the “charred wood undertones” - a sign that Tullamore Dew has been aged in fine quality oak casks until mature.
Tasting Notes
Tullamore Dew is a distinctively smooth Irish whiskey; experts have described its flavour as "warm, sweet spices, pleasant maltiness with toasted wood hints and a creamy vanilla smoothness".
Colour
Medium amber gold.
Nose
A mild blend of spicy, lemony and malty notes, with charred wood and vanilla undertones.
Body
Light bodied, sweetish spices, buttery and rounded with light citrus fruitiness.
Palate
Warming, pleasant maltiness with toasted wood and vanilla hints.
Finish
Smooth and gentle, the complex flavours lingering.
Enjoy
You can enjoy Tullamore Dew on its own, with ice, with soda or water. Savour the taste, but above all share.
