I like the aftertaste better than jamesons, which has a. May 14, 2017 opened in september 2014, the stateoftheart tullamore distillery marked the welcome return of spirit production to tullamore in co. Tullamore dew trilogy is a 15yearold blend of some of the brands oldest malt and grain whiskies which have been aged in three different types of wood exbourbon, exsherry, and exrum casks. Opened in september 2014, the stateoftheart tullamore distillery marked the welcome return of spirit production to tullamore in co. For whiskey explorers eager to learn about the history and craft of the worldrenowned tullamore d. Tullamore dew 2020 all you need to know before you go with. The new tullamore dew distillery is up and running the past 2 years and back in tullamore town. Join us on a journey of taste and true character at the home of tullamore d. While production was moved to midleton, county cork in the 1950s, tullamore has recently seen the establishment of a new tullamore distillery and stateoftheart visitor centre.
So some friends and i made a commitment to this great irish whiskey. Jun 21, 2015 tullamore dew phoenix co celtic whiskey shop. Im traditionally a bourbon drinker, but tried irish whiskey at a gathering last weekend. I found the food exceptional, uses local produce, and our waitress paula was extremely courteous and professional. Midleton is the largest distillery on ireland and are licensed producers of jameson, powers, midleton, paddy and tullamore dew. The old tullamore dew distillery, owned by the williams family, closed in 1954, but the brand was kept alive and a new tullamore dew distillery built in 2014 by grants of scotland and greatly expanded in 2017. Production at tullmore ceased back in 1954 due to a. Tullamore dew irish whiskey tullamore distillery ireland.
Tullamore dew irish whiskey is a tripledistilled whiskey that has been patiently aged in a mix of exsherry and bourbon casks. Losses soar at tullamore dew producer william grant and sons. Explore the history of tullamore dew and its creator daniel e. The tour is well worthwhile as it gives the whole history in great detail including some videos. In this historical survey of tullamore parish the authors document what is known of the development of the tullamore catholic church from the earliest times to the present day. We took bottles of jb, chivas, jamison, teachers, and old smugglers to do some comparison. Write a note about your trip to the tullamore distillery. Take our tour and savour almost two centuries of our distillerys history. New listing apron the old bushmills distillery 1608 irish whiskey distilling co. Tullamore dew caribbean rum cask finish 70cl 43% irish whiskey distillery bottling aged in caribbean rum casks for sweet, tropical notes. Ultimate distillery experience tullamore distillery invites to be personal guest of the distillery for 4.
The dead rabbit has new bookfrom barley to blarney, a. Since the original distillery in tullamore closed more than 50 years ago, tullamore dew has been made from grain and pot still whiskey from midleton and malt whiskey from bushmills. But where the casks moved on, the history remained. Cooley is the only independent irishowned distillery on the island. Williams took over as the general manager that tullamore hit its stride and added the general managers initials to the. As regards the catholic v protestant whiskey debate. You must be of legal purchasing age in your country of residence to like this page. However, thats all going to change over the next couple of years because september 17th 2014 the tullamore distillery opened in tullamore and the whiskey will once again be coming from the town. Tshirts memorabilia distillery memorabilia empty collectible decanters we are still open. The four to five hour tour is limited to groups of eight or less, and costs 150 per person includes lunch, and embraces the entire production process at the distillery. Tullamore dew 2020 all you need to know before you go.
One of the most famous labels still popular worldover is tullamore dew. Have made several visits over the past couple months, mostly for lunch meetings. I like the aftertaste better than jamesons, which has a much spicer aftertaste. Its pure information about brewing and distilling, no extras like history or anecdotes, so if youve visited any other distillery in the world before, there isnt much to find out. W irish whiskey which is known the world over for its smooth and gently complex flavour added a new page to its history today. A selfmade man who worked his way up from a stable boy of the distillery to become the owner. Get the best deals on irish whisky advertising collectibles when you shop the. Williams was soon the richest man in tullamore, with a fine house known as dew park on the road to charleville demesne.
Discover the history as you tour around the tullamore dew distillery. Instead of going to the older visitor center, located along the canal in the center of tullamore, tour buses would often turn up at the distillery on the outskirts of town, and the distillery wasn. Tullamore dew has a long and storied history dating back to 1829 with the first distillery in tullamore, county offaly. The original home of tullamore dew irish whiskey, the distillery closed in 1954, having endured financial difficulties for many years, like many irish whiskey distilleries of the early 20th century. The old tullamore distillery was an irish whiskey distillery which was established in tullamore, county offaly, ireland, in 1829. On his death, the distillery eventually passed to his nephew, bernard daly who later appointed daniel e. Bushmills distillery is the oldest legal whiskey distillery in the world which is still active today.
Irish whisky advertising collectibles for sale ebay. Up until the mid 1950s and for over 150 years before, whiskey was distilled in tullamore which is a market town in the irish midlands which had excellent road, rail and canal links to dublin. I find tullamore dew to be quite flavorful and very smooth. Tullamore dew was first distilled in 1829 in the small town of tullamore in county offaly in the heart of ireland.
Dec 04, 2014 the dew visitors centre is actually the old bonded warehouse where the first whiskey was distilled 200 years ago approx. Irelands history of whiskey distilling is long and rich of ups and downs. I first ran across tullamore dew almost 50 years ago. It is believed that irish monks brought the technique of distilling perfumes back from their travels to the mediterranean countries about a. Ireland is an island off the west coast of britain, and is divided into two distinct parts. Tullamore dew is currently made by the folks at midleton distillery, which is the same place jameson and redbreast come from. Tullamore dew distillery was founded within 50 years of the accident, and is situated at the very site where the hot air balloon struck a smoking chimney, which started the fire.
Stores and prices for tullamore dew trilogy 15 year old irish whiskey prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Tullamore dew is one of the few surviving original old irish whiskey labels. Some, including envious belfast blenders, said that he brought the whiskey from the distillery through a hidden waterpipe under patrick street to his whiskey stores near the bonded warehouse. The basics of blended irish whiskey with tullamore d.
Discover the history in your glass as you take a tour around the tullamore dew distillery. Tullamore dew caribbean rum cask finish irish whiskey 43%. Although the whiskey gained significant success, the distillery later closed in 1954 having. Our work extols the virtues of blending, of breaking down barriers, of embracing and celebrating the beauty of us.
The hardbound book, which includes a history of whiskeymaking in. W never died as a product, but when the distillery ceased production in 1954 it did seem to tullamore people as if that was the end of an association with distilling going back to the founding of the tullamore distillery in 1829. Buy tullamore county offaly birthplace of tullamore dew irish whiskey and irish mist liqueur at offaly history or drop by our store at bury quay. Triple distilled irish whiskey single malt tullamore dew. Buy tullamore dew 15yo trilogy small batch irish whiskey. The distillery passed through several families over the 19th century, but it wasnt until daniel e. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. In 1829, the old tullamore distillery was established in tullamore. Known the world over for its smooth and gentle complexity. Ireland was once the worlds greatest whiskey producing nation, exporting the drink all over the world. In the late 1800s, the general manager, and later owner of the distillery, daniel e.
Egan closed in 1968, but its bars at bridge house and the brewery tap continued in business and are now greatly expanded. Tullamore dew visitors centre westmeathwhiskeyworld. Since september 2014 the new tullamore distillery in clonmich has been producing. Oct 23, 2016 the basics of blended irish whiskey with tullamore d. Visit the home of the legendary irish whiskey tullamore dew. Offaly, ireland up until the mid 1950s and for over 150 years before, whiskey was distilled in tullamore which is a market town in the irish midlands which had excellent road, rail and canal links to dublin. Mar 17, 2009 the new tullamore dew distillery is up and running the past 2 years and back in tullamore town. With the distillery in tullamore having been closed since 1953, the brand was made by blending whiskies from midleton. One of county offalys most famous exports is tullamore d. May 18, 2019 the old tullamore dew distillery, owned by the williams family, closed in 1954, but the brand was kept alive and a new tullamore dew distillery built in 2014 by grants of scotland and greatly expanded in 2017. Offaly, more than half a century after the original premises. Tullamore dew distillery opens to visitors the whiskey. Three different tours are offered so everyone can chose the program matching with his interests.
The following year, the distillery was closed down, at which point tullamore began production. The dew visitors centre is actually the old bonded warehouse where the first whiskey was distilled 200 years ago approx. The new midleton distillery started its production in 1975. For whiskey explorers eager to learn about the history and craft of the world renowned tullamore d. Williams, launched a whiskey named tullamore dew, whose name was taken from his initials, d.
Get the best deals on irish whisky advertising collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. Im enjoying my first bottle of tullamore dew irish whiskey after comparing it to jamesons. The book begins with an indepth introduction to whiskey and its history in ireland. Tullamore dew trilogy 15 year old irish whiskey, ireland. Join us for a funfilled day of history, culture and heritage as you are escorted through the very heart of ireland, visiting some of the most unique castles our country has to offer. The third, middleton distillery in county cork, is the home of the famous jamesons and tullamore dew brands as well as a variety of other highlyrated whiskeys. Follow williams story and see how his vision turned a good irish whiskey great. Williams, the man who decided that true craft could only come from the true character and insisted that his whiskey was made accordingly. As dave broom notes in the world atlas of whisky, this bottling is fresh and made for drinking long, a session whiskey if there ever were one. Tullamore dew is a resoundingly popular irish blend, particularly in overseas markets, where it is second only to jameson.
This process gives the whiskey its distinctive smoothness, which has lead to its popularity across the globe. A guide to the whiskey distilleries of ireland hubpages. Theyve also started work on a massive bottling plant on site to bring all areas of dew production back to the town. Mar 27, 2017 i first ran across tullamore dew almost 50 years ago. Irish whiskey, a visit to the home of the brand is a must. Tullamore dew irish whiskey is made from three different grains, including malted barley, unmalted barley and corn. Curious tasters journey in the old bonded warehouse a comprehensive exhibition tells about history and production of tullamore dew. The name can be both attributed to the rise in fortunes of whiskey in tullamore due to the new distillery building or according to some sources the 1st aviation disaster in the world occurring in the town in 1785. You must be 21 years old or over to see this profile. New listing apron the old bushmills distillery 1608. As the original triple blend irish whiskey, tullamore d. This item was produced for the centenary in 2006 and is. Williams who, as well as driving the distillery forward, brought electricity to the town of tullamore and installed the first telephone in the town at the distillery. Tullamore county offaly tullamore dew offaly history.
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