![]() Celebratory Phoenix Single Batch an exclusive expression of the Tullamore D.E.W. unveiled the very limited release of 2014 bottles of Tullamore D.E.W. To commemorate the rising of the Distillery, Tullamore D.E.W. We look forward to building on our great success to date and helping new fans all around the world discover the magic of Tullamore D.E.W.” We are incredibly proud of the Tullamore Distillery and know that its opening has been awaited with great anticipation in our key markets throughout the world. John Quinn, Tullamore D.E.W., Global Brand Ambassador also commented, “This new distillery brings Tullamore D.E.W. Government is committed to protecting the reputation and identity of Irish whiskey, produced by an industry committed to working together to further expand exports of a sustainable, quality, uniquely Irish product.” I was delighted to turn the sod on the site of this distillery in historic Tullamore and today, thefirst liquid gold flows into casks for skilful maturation with the promise of a premium product and great visitor experiences. Today I am again impressed by the confidence of the companies investing €1 billion in Irish whiskey over a period of ten years. said, “ Irish Whiskey is a star of the Irish food and drink industry and the fastest growing spirit on world markets. ![]() ![]() At the event Tom traded stories and memories with another former distillery worker and lifelong Tullamore resident, Paddy Lowbridge (90).Ĭommenting at the official opening ceremony Irish Government Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine Simon Coveney T.D. Tom spent three years working as a distiller in the original distillery before immigrating to America and was today reunited with his brother Fergal and sister Una, the first time all three siblings had been together in Tullamore since 1952. who returned to open the facility having turned the sod on the distillery 12 months previous.Īlso returning to Tullamore for the opening celebrations was Tom McCabe (84) a former employee of the original distillery who now lives in New Jersey, U.S.A. The winners joined a host of international guests and the Irish Government Minister, Simon Coveney T.D. This exciting competition attracted hundreds of entries from around the world and was one of the most talked about social media campaigns of the summer. ![]() ![]() The Tullamore Distillery is the first new distillery to be constructed on a greenfield site in Ireland in over 100 years and is one of the most exciting accomplishments to date in the Irish whiskey renaissance.Īmong the special guests at the opening celebrations were the winners of the #PartingGlass competition, a global online search for the best toasts to mark the beginning of life’s new chapters. “Irish whiskey is the fastest growing spirits category in the world right now and our new distillery will enable us to meet our production needs over the coming decades”. “This is a true ‘Parting Glass’ moment for Tullamore D.E.W., as we raise a glass to celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our 185 year history”, said Tullamore D.E.W. As the first spirit flowed from the stills, to the cheers of hundreds of invited guests, the milestone marked the return of whiskey production to the town, 60 years after the original distillery closed its doors. Tullamore D.E.W., the world’s second largest Irish whiskey today celebrated the opening of its new €35m distillery in its hometown of Tullamore in the Irish midlands. €35 million investment sees production return home after 60 years ![]()
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