🥃 Tullamore Dew Original
Base line of the Tullamore Dew brand: a triple blend of pot still, malt and grain whiskey; 40% ABV; no age statement.
Tullamore Dew Original is the base line of the Tullamore Dew brand, an Irish blend of three kinds of whiskey: pot still, malt and grain. According to Difford's Guide, it is 40% ABV (80 proof) and has no age statement. It is one of the lightest Irish whiskeys.
According to Difford's Guide, the whiskey matures mainly in bourbon casks with a small share of sherry casks. Whisky Advocate describes it as a triple-distilled blend of pot still, malt and grain whiskey. The sources do not name the proportions of the components, so we do not give exact figures. Its light style makes it a convenient reference point for comparison.
Why this matters to you. Original is a starting point for comparison with the other lines of Tullamore Dew: the older 12-year-old with sherry notes, the 14-year-old single malt and the rum finish. There is no age statement, and the PGI guarantees only 3 years. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Legal basis | PGI “Irish Whiskey” (Technical File; Reg. (EU) 2019/787) |
|---|---|
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Raw material | pot still and malted barley, grain for the grain whiskey |
| Distillation method | pot still, malt and grain blend; triple distillation (per Whisky Advocate) |
| Cask type | mainly bourbon casks, a small share of sherry casks |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years in wooden casks under PGI rules; no age statement |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Tullamore Dew Original → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Sherry, 🍷 Oak barrel, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 🥃 Irish Grain Whiskey, 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Tullamore Dew, 🥃 Irish Whiskey, 🥃 Blended Irish Whiskey, 🥃 Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve, 🥃 Tullamore Dew 14 Year Old Single Malt, 🥃 Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve, 🥃 Tullamore Dew 14 Year Old Single Malt, 🥃 Tullamore Dew XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, 🥃 Tullamore Dew XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, 🥃 Jameson
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Tullamore Dew Original is a single malt whiskey?
No. It is a triple blend of pot still, malt and grain whiskey, according to Difford's Guide.
What is the strength of Tullamore Dew Original?
40% ABV (80 proof), according to Difford's Guide.
What casks is it matured in?
Mainly bourbon casks with a small share of sherry casks, according to Difford's Guide.
What to read next
- 🥃 Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve — 12-year-old line of the Tullamore Dew brand: triple blend of pot still, malt and grain whiskey; bourbon and oloroso casks; 40% ABV.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🥃 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey — Irish whiskey from malted and unmalted barley (at least 30% of each), distilled in pot stills; 3+ years in casks, 40% vol. or more.
Similar
🥃 Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve · 🥃 Tullamore Dew XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish · 🥃 Tullamore Dew 14 Year Old Single Malt · 🥃 Jameson Black Barrel · 🥃 Bushmills Original · 🥃 Jameson Crested
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey (blend of pot still, malt and grain; mostly ex-bourbon casks, small sherry contribution; 40 %; no age statement)
- Whisky Advocate: Tullamore D.E.W. Original, 40 % (triple distilled blend of pot still, malt and grain whiskeys)
- Revenue (Ireland): Geographical Indication for Irish Whiskey and Irish Poteen/Poitin (GI verification, Tax and Duty Manual)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Annex I, category 2 (whisky/whiskey)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)