Tullamore Dew Ceramic Decanter Bottled 1980s

Tullamore Dew

I almost forgot this one as given by the title. Nose: Not much, green fruit in the way of apples and under ripe pears. It slowly gives way to dusty hay and grains. There's a note if alcohol as well. Body: Relatively medium-thin with a slight oily texture that is most likely comes from the small percentage of single pot still whiskey that inhabits...

Score 73/100

Tullamore Dew

Pale straw colour, Thick legs running down the glass oily perhaps...Flavorful nose, citrus marmalade. Taste..oily indeed!, sweet marmalade then sudden spice attack, which contributes to a medium to long finish. When the finish has died out, there are still some spices sitting at the back of throat- a bit awkward. This blend improves with some...

Score 74/100

Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve

This is a blend, there is a 12 year old single malt in the Tullamore range which I will review in due course. There is a coppery hue to this dram, which gives rise to some very accessible aroma notes of pot still, vanilla, ginger, apricot and almonds, all very pleasant. Warming on the plate, medium bodied and not too smooth. The flavours follow...

Score 86/100

Tullamore Dew

A simple Irish blend. Nose - Ethanol, fairly harsh. Not something I want to get first thing I nose a drink. Some grainy notes with a very light vanilla. Palate - Grainy sweetness, some vanilla and spice and that's it. Finish - Not long. I think I actually preferred Jameson over this (time will tell). But I'll come back to it on another night and...

Score 72/100