Tullamore Dew Honey 750ML

Tullamore DEW Honey 750ML is a honey-infused Irish whiskey liqueur bottled at 35% ABV in a 750ml format. Winner of Gold at the 2022 Whiskey World Liqueur Awards for Best Irish Honey, it stands apart from the crowded honey-whiskey category by pairing a triple-blended Irish whiskey base with natural honey sourced from small-scale Bohemian hives in the Czech Republic.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35%  |  Origin: County Offaly, Ireland  |  Style: Honey Whiskey Liqueur  |  Distillery: Tullamore Distillery

Production & Heritage

Tullamore Distillery traces its roots to the town of Tullamore in County Offaly, Ireland, with a modern facility opened in 2014 under the ownership of William Grant & Sons. The base whiskey is a triple-distilled, triple-blended combination of three distinct components — single malt, single pot still, and single grain — which are then triple matured before being infused with natural Bohemian honey, sugar, and other natural flavors. The honey itself is a deliberate choice: Bohemia has a long tradition of small-scale beekeeping, with a high ratio of beekeepers to hive size, which concentrates quality and yields a distinctively rich, floral honey that separates this expression from competitors relying on generic honey sources.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Gentle spices greet the nose first, followed by a wave of natural sweetness — warm honey and soft vanilla rise together. A faint caramel undertone lingers beneath, rounding out a welcoming, approachable bouquet.

Taste: The entry is silky and immediately honeyed, coating the palate with a smooth, almost syrupy texture that never turns cloying. Vanilla undertones emerge at mid-palate alongside light caramel, while the triple-blended whiskey backbone provides enough grain and malt structure to keep things balanced. The sweetness is measured, landing on the right side of restrained.

Finish: Warm and sweet with moderate length, the honey and whiskey elements merge into a soft, lingering glow. Traces of vanilla and gentle baking spice fade slowly, leaving a clean, pleasant warmth.

How to Drink Tullamore DEW Honey

Served neat or over a single large ice cube, the honey character shines without dilution muddying the whiskey base — this is the simplest way to appreciate the Bohemian honey influence. It also performs well in cocktails: a Hot Toddy amplifies the natural honey notes with lemon and warm water for a cold-weather staple; a Whiskey Sour gains an extra layer of sweetness that lets you pull back on simple syrup; and a Bee's Knees — traditionally a gin cocktail — takes on an Irish twist when the honey liqueur replaces the honey syrup component entirely.

Best For

• Introducing someone new to Irish whiskey through a softer, sweeter entry point
• Building a home cocktail bar with a versatile honey-forward spirit
• After-dinner sipping as a dessert course alternative
• Gifting during the holiday season for fans of naturally flavored whiskeys

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tullamore DEW Honey taste like? It leads with a silky honey sweetness supported by vanilla and caramel, balanced by the malt-and-grain structure of the triple-blended Irish whiskey base. The finish is warm, sweet, and gently spiced.

How does Tullamore DEW Honey compare to Jameson Irish Whiskey? Jameson is a straight Irish whiskey bottled at 40% ABV without flavoring, while Tullamore DEW Honey is a lower-proof (35% ABV) honey-infused liqueur built on a more complex triple-blend base of single malt, single pot still, and single grain whiskeys. The two occupy different niches — Jameson for classic whiskey drinking, Tullamore DEW Honey for those seeking a sweeter, dessert-leaning profile.

Is Tullamore DEW Honey good for cocktails? Yes — the built-in honey sweetness reduces the need for added syrups in drinks like the Whiskey Sour or Hot Toddy, and its 35% ABV keeps cocktails from becoming overly boozy.

Where is Tullamore DEW Honey made? It is produced at Tullamore Distillery in the town of Tullamore, County Offaly, in the Irish Midlands. The distillery is owned and operated by William Grant & Sons, with the current facility opened in 2014.

What foods pair well with Tullamore DEW Honey? Aged blue cheese contrasts the sweetness with salty tang; warm apple tart echoes the honey and spice notes; dark chocolate truffles match the vanilla and caramel undertones; smoked salmon balances richness against the whiskey's grain character; and honey-glazed roasted nuts mirror the Bohemian honey profile directly.

What sizes does Tullamore DEW Honey come in? The standard size is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Tullamore DEW Honey worth the price? It positions as an accessible, entry-level flavored Irish whiskey liqueur, competing in a value-friendly tier. Multiple Gold medals — including Gold at the 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards and Gold at the 2022 Whiskey World Liqueur Awards — suggest quality that punches above its price bracket.

Why Tullamore DEW Honey?

Most honey whiskeys use commodity honey as a flavoring shortcut, but Tullamore DEW sources its honey from Bohemian hives in the Czech Republic — a region celebrated for small-scale, quality-focused beekeeping. That specificity of ingredient, layered onto a triple-distilled, triple-blended base of single malt, single pot still, and single grain whiskeys, creates a more structured and nuanced result than the category norm. The expression has earned Gold medals at four major competitions between 2021 and 2024, including Best Irish Honey at the Whiskey World Liqueur Awards. For drinkers who want sweetness with substance, this is one of the few honey whiskeys that genuinely reflects both its whiskey heritage and its honey provenance.