Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Special Reserve

Very smooth. Vanilla, oak. No water needed.

Because you have to celebrate St. Patrick's Day properly... I picked up this bottle tonight to be all proper. I've had the regular NAS Tullamore Dew, so I felt this was appropriate and relatively cheap to add a new Irish whiskey to my portfolio. This bottle comes in at the standard 40% ABV and is a beautiful, golden yellow in the tasting glass. It makes lots of long, skinny legs when you spin it. On the nose there's a good bit of vanilla and oak tannins. It's kind of shallow and taking in a big whiff doesn't add anything nor does it give off any heat. Ehh. The palate is ridiculously soft with tons of vanilla and a bit of malty sweetness. Again, nothing too harsh or unexpected. The finish is light and quick, making this a totally boring dram. It's as non-offending as an Irish whiskey comes and that makes it crushable on any given day, especially on this Irish holiday. Happy St. Patrick's Day and cheers my Distiller friends. Stay safe and get sauced!

A light nose of citrus with a hint of peppermint and lavender. The pallet starts with a bit of sweetness in the front that follows with a peaty charcoal on the back.

Not as smooth as original but added depth of body and flavor

Very lightweight, but has some good vanilla notes and is smooth. Very easy to drink

Very subtle on the nose. Pleasant and smooth to taste. Zero burn. (Nola, Denver)