Tullamore Dew
8.2

Tullamore Dew

12 Years Old, Special Reserve

ABV 40%

Sophisticated and seductive, but I always find it a little lacking in substance.

Michael Jackson

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

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

Jim Murray

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

8.2
Overall Score

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