ABV 40%
Sophisticated and seductive, but I always find it a little lacking in substance.
Michael Jackson
Tullamore D.E.W.
Brand
12 Years Old, Special Reserve
Expression
Blended
Type
12
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Republic of Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Perfumy, grassy. Sesame seeds. Data-like sweetness.
Palate: Light, elegant, sweetish, and raisiny, with some sherry.
Finish: Lightly spicy, gingery.
Comment: Sophisticated and seductive, but I always find it a little lacking in substance.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: A rigid backbone of pot still is softened by massive and quite startling fruit arrival.
Palate: Remains grain orientated, though quite mouth watering.
Finish: Pretty dry and thin, but just enough sweet oil to keep the oak in check.
Comment: The injection of rich, exotic fruit along with the bigger pot still feel improves it almost beyond measure. The finish is still weak, though.
Score: 8.5
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