Tullamore D.E.W. Reignites Irish Tradition With New Signature Serve – ‘D.E.W. & A Brew’

Tullamore D.E.W. – the original triple distilled, triple blend Irish Whiskey – is reinvigorating the Irish custom of sipping a beer and whiskey, side by side, to unlock the complementary flavours in each with new serve, ‘D.E.W. & A Brew’.

Tullamore D.E.W. is a triple distilled, triple blend of all three types of Irish whiskey – Single Malt, Grain and Pot Still whiskey. This blend of all three types of triple distilled whiskey, in particular the Single Malt, gives Tullamore D.E.W. complexity and a unique sweet smoothness that is perfectly paired with beer’s bitter bite. John Quinn, Tullamore D.E.W. Global Brand Ambassador, commented: “Beer and whiskey are malt cousins, because malted barley is a raw ingredient in both; so, sipping whiskey alongside a beer is the best way to unlock new flavours for an evening full of true character.” He continued: “The recent growth in popularity of craft beer makes this the perfect time to introduce D.E.W. & A Brew. Tullamore D.E.W. unlocks different flavour combinations depending on the type of beer it’s served with. There are a lot of great beers on the market right now and great beer loves Tullamore D.E.W.”

In London, Tullamore D.E.W. has partnered with ETM Group where Tullamore D.E.W. will be served with Longarm ‘Birdie Flipper’ Irish Red Ale. Consumers can enjoy the combination in bars such as Greenwood, Jugged Hare and Botanist Broadgate Circle for a chance to win a VIP ‘D.E.W & A Brew’ masterclass. Available from 1st March, full list of venues can be found at http://www.etmgroup.co.uk.

Whiskey and beer have been made side by side in Ireland since monks started to distil their ‘table beer’ to make whiskey. Also, the Daly family, who first employed Daniel E. Williams at Tullamore, brewed local beers alongside their whiskey. Over time, it was noticed that these ‘malt cousins’ were not only convenient to make together, but they formed a fine partnership on the palate. The sweetness of a “ball of malt” (whiskey) complemented the bitterness of their regular “pint of plain” (beer). To enjoy the two side-by-side became a common practice in bars across Ireland. Tullamore D.E.W. has worked with beer experts to create a guide to the complementary flavours unlocked by D.E.W. & A Brew. It reveals, for example, that Irish stout highlights ‘the spiciness and complexity of Tullamore D.E.W.’, while Tullamore D.E.W. ‘highlights the zesty dry tones’ of India Pale Ale.

The launch of D.E.W. & A Brew follows several recent award-winning new additions to the Tullamore D.E.W. range: Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt, Tullamore D.E.W. 18 Year Old Single Malt, Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish and Tullamore D.E.W. TRILOGY. The new signature serve is Tullamore D.E.W.’s next step in providing a whiskey experience of true character suitable for every occasion and every whiskey drinker.

The signature serve launch will focus mainly on Bristol with outlets such as Tobacco Factory, Steam and Butcombe Brewery Pubs stocking the serve from March onwards.