Founded: 1829 (original distillery); brand: 1947; new Tullamore distillery: 2014 (ESTABLISHED FACT) Location: Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland Founder: Michael Molloy (original); brand name from Daniel E. Williams (D.E.W.)
The original Tullamore distillery operated from 1829 until closing in 1954. The D.E.W. initials come from Daniel E. Williams, general manager and later owner, who helped build the brand in the late 19th century. Production moved to Midleton after the original distillery closed. A new Tullamore distillery opened in 2014, returning production to the town. Owned by William Grant & Sons. (source: Wikipedia)
Signature style: Smooth, light, approachable — citrus, orchard fruit, malt, honey, gentle oak. Blend of pot still, malt, and grain whiskey.
Famous expressions: Tullamore D.E.W. Original, Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year, Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year, Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix.
Trivia: The “D.E.W.” in the brand name stands for Daniel E. Williams, the 19th-century manager who helped put Tullamore on the map. — ESTABLISHED FACT