The International Spirits Challenge announced that Tullamore D.E.W., won five gold medals and one silver medal from the world-renowned industry body of experts.
An ISC medal is an internationally recognised symbol of excellence. It is trusted and respected by trade buyers and consumers across the globe.
Now in its 25th year, the ISC body promotes outstanding quality spirits from across the globe. The competition is founded on a rigorous and independent judging process. Receiving more than 1,700 entries from nearly 70 countries worldwide, the ISC is a truly global competition. It is supported by many of the world’s leading spirits producers as the international standard for quality and excellence.
As the world’ s second largest Irish whiskey brand with global sales of more than 1.4m cases annually Tullamore D.E.W. is no stranger to winning awards, having received eight awards already this year from respected industry bodies. The following blends received gold medals; Tullamore D.E.W. Original, Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, Tullamore D.E.W. 15yo Trilogy, Tullamore D.E.W. 14yo Single Malt, Tullamore D.E.W. 18yo Single Malt and the silver medal was awarded to Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve. Tullamore D.E.W. is the world’s second largest Irish whiskey brand with global sales of more than 1.4m cases annually.
Speaking about the wins, Global Brand Director, John Quinn said:
To be honoured by industry peers through the International Spirits Challenge is a great compliment for our team at Tullamore D.E.W. Our premium liquid credentials are so important to everything we do. In receiving five golds medals and one silver medal, it really signifies our famed liquid is among the finest in the world. Our Irish heritage sets us apart on the global stage. It’s something we are very proud of and clearly has an impact when receiving such coveted medals.
Tullamore D.E.W. is the original triple blend of Irish whiskey, by combining three spirits the blend offers three dimensions of flavour to explore; malt whiskey providing fruit flavours, pot still whiskey provides spice and grain whiskey gives a sweet taste.
These three spirits come together to offer a balance of flavour like no other Irish blend. Tullamore D.E.W. ‘s commitment to growth is reflected in their state-of-the-art distillery in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Built in 2014, the brand has invested over 100 million in making it one of the country’s few grain to glass distilleries and recently completed the construction of an on-site cooperage due to be unveiled later this year.
Tullamore D.E.W.’s award-winning range includes Tullamore D.E.W. Original, Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve, Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt and Tullamore D.E.W. 18 Year Old Single Malt.
