Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Finish

Sweet, smooth, rum

I finally took the time to review this very good expression of the Tullamore DEW line. This is Tullamore DEW finished in Caribbean Rum Casks and it is very nice and different. I bought this because I wanted something different one day and a good buddy of mine at the local store had just tried this and really enjoyed it. The bottle is very nice with light blue/aqua on the label and cap and the slightly darker liquid inside than regular DEW. The nose on this is really nice and different in that you have the traditional whiskey notes like caramel and honey, but then comes the rum notes with the sweetness of molasses. The body is still light as most Irish whiskeys are with the flavors rushing across your palate, but this stuff lasts a bit longer and is pleasant. The finish is longer as well with the rum sweetness giving way to the lingering whiskey notes of vanilla and a hint of oak with light brown sugar at the end. Now this is not the end all be all whiskey, but it does show that some risks are worth taking. The product is a very good marriage between the smoothness of Irish whiskey and the sweetness of rum and if you are a fan of either this may be a shot worth taking. In my area this is about $26 a bottle so if it is not for you it will not break the bank and if you like it then it is a medium cost bottle. Now, I have made Irish coffee with this and I was blown away at the flavor and I made a whiskey and coke and again I was impressed by the flavor. But it was nearly too sweet. All in all this is a great addition to my Irish whiskey lineup and as long as it does not get too expensive I will continue to stock it in my home bar. Enjoy!

Being a fan of Tullamore dew, I'm excited to try this rum cask finished version. I enjoy a sweet whiskey, and this one hits that mark perfectly. Sweet molasses and brown sugar on the tongue. The rum finish makes itself known right from the start. The smoky tobacco notes of the Irish whiskey are still there, with the addition of some nice hints of tropical fruit. The finish is dry and just a little bitter on the aftertaste. I like this, but I'm going to need a few more pours before I decide if it will be a permanent addition to my shelf.

The rum finish is immediately noticeable on the nose. Pretty neat version of Tully

The rum finish is immediately noticeable on the nose. Pretty neat version of Tully