Whiskey Wednesday With Dawson Lounge & Tullamore Dew

OK — I’m sold!
So, Tullamore Dew is not just for your grandma and a quick night cap! Its actually a nice whiskey with serious roots in Ireland, which we should be proud because Tullamore produce more than just the one type of whiskey. I’ll be adding a bottle or two to the shelf at home. If I was to pick one I’d say that the Tullamore 10 year old was my fav to drink. If you are after more though, you really need to try the Tullamore Limited Edition Pheonix. You need to try it!
Also I though the venue for this event was just great, the famous Dawson Lounge. Yes, you read that right, the Dawson Lounge was a nice snug fit for our group.
Kevin our whiskey guru from Tullamore Dew was an absolute pleasure to listen to, he was full of Irish whiskey knowledge and also thought us an amazing way to get the raw smell of the whiskey you’re about to taste. (ask him for a funny toast, and he will put a smile on your face.).
So, on summary, Tullamore is not what you may think it is, next time you are in The Dawson Lounge try, Tullamore Dew and a Cidona!
Great event, Thanks Emily ( Unilocal Dublin), Kevin (Tullamore Dew) & Conor (Dawson Lounge).

Whiskey Wednesday was great fun and a fantastic night.
The venue: Dawson Lounge is the smallest pub in Dublin… maybe even the world. A little cute underground venue in the heart of the city. I’ve been here a couple of times before and it’s perfect for a quiet and intimate drink. For this event though I didn’t really think it suited. There were just too many Unilocalers and not enough elbow room. It would’ve been fine if it was a smaller group, but standing and being a bit squished throughout the tasting wasn’t the best. I guess so many people wanted to come they tried to fit as many as possible!
The whiskey: what can I say, this stuff was fantastic. I’m not a big whiskey drinker but this event has really started to change my perception of it. We first tried a little whiskey cocktail called Dew & Apple, made with the Irish classic fizzy apple drink Cidona. Interesting mix! We then tried and single malt, the original Tullamore and a special edition called the Phoenix. The last one was my favourite for sure!
The host: I believe his name was Kevin! Very sound chap. Really knowledgable about all the whiskeys, the story behind the distillery and always kept the group engaged. He started every new drink with a witty toast which I thought was a nice touch. All around funny and nice guy!
Overall: this was a great little event for a Wednesday night. Everyone enjoyed themselves and definitely learned a thing or two. Looking forward to the next one!

Whiskey Wednesday, what a night! The whiskey tasting experience was just a perfect way how to spend your Wednesday evening, especially with the weather we getting now. It was presented in the very cool spot, in the heart of Dublin, in probably the smallest pub in the world, The Dawson Lounge. Very cute, atmospheric pub. The event it self was presented very professional, full of knowledge and interesting facts. Tullamore Dew was the whiskey of the night. We learned a lot about this whiskey and about the whiskey history in Ireland it self. Kevin (the host) was just brilliant, so passionate about this amazing golden drink. I’ve learned a lot that night. Each of us was able to try from different types of Tullamore Dew and experienced that real taste with the hint of knowledge. That night definitely change my perspectives on whiskey. Well done Unilocal,for organising such a warm, slightly dizzy after all drinks lol, night full of fun. #lovewhiskey

What a charming and cosy little gaff this place is! I’d been to a few tiny pubs in Dublin, but the Dawson Lounge really charmed me, ‘cus you enter and immediately go down these winding stairs to a nice, intimate, «speak-​easy” — like pub with nicely-​lit wooden interior and comfy seating and a friendly bartender pulling pints o’ Guinness. I wouldn’t have known about the place had it not been for the Whiskey tasting I was invited to. This was a real treat for me. Now, as I mentioned to Kevin (the friendly and informative tour guide), I am more of a brandy and wine kind of guy, and I’m not much of a whiskey connoisseur (I even had to google the spelling for «connoisseur» just now… I’ve never had to write it. I probably should have just said «buff»)…but Kevin gave some interesting tips on how to learn to appreciate the subtleties of the various different flavors of different whiskeys. Admittedly, in his advice on how to fine-​tune your palate for whiskey, he did utter the sentence, «grab a bucket»!! I had to ignore that one… i’m not keen on the idea of spitting whiskey back out once it’s landed on my tongue!
Speaking of which, some of the flavors that I tried that night were really impressive. One in particular, the Tullamore Dew Phoenix, was so staggering, I lost all power of articulation. When Kevin came to me and asked me what I thought of it and what flavors I was getting, I could barely stand let alone speak! The most extra-​ordinary drink i think I’ve ever tasted!
I also got a chance to speak to the pub owner, whose name i’m sorry to say has slipped my memory, and he was very nice and happy to chat. I said it to his face, and i meant it, the next time I’m heading out with a gang for a few pints, we’re heading straight down those steps and getting our pints pulled by the lovely and friendly _​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​ (insert the bloke’s name here! Sorry!!)

What a great event! Really enjoyed this! From the location on Dawson st to the quaintness of the bar, to the quality of whiskey served up, by the informative midlands gentleman (Kevin the whiskey guru!)
We got to taste three fine whiskeys, and it appeared the Tullamore Dew Phoenix won hands down with the Unilocal crowd! Will definitely be picking up a few bottles of these as Xmas gifts!
This is only my second Unilocal event and yet again very impressed by the standard
Thanks Unilocal for a great Wednesday night!

A fantastic event in the Dawson Lounge. The whiskey tasting was led by Kevin of Tullamore Dew. We tried a variety of whiskeys including a mix of the original Tullamore Dew and Cidona, the single malt and the Phoenix. The Phoenix was the winner for me!

Nice friendly night entertained by Kevin Piggott knowledgeable of all things Uisce Beatha and in particular Tullamore Dew whiskey. It’s a credit to Kevin’s story-​telling and fact-​relaying that he managed to keep all of us from drinking our drams before he delivered each toast — toasts which where as poetic as they were funny.
I enjoyed the tipples in particular the Phoenix. I also enjoyed the Cidona and whiskey combination though I prefer Ginger Ale.
The evening was hosted in the cosy Dawson Lounge where I’d been before. It’s a timely reminder that if I’m in that area around Xmas to pop in and get the illusive seats.
A friendly night (even before the first shots) was had — thx Emily and Kevin and the Dawson Lounge!

Really fun event at a great location. Also, great job by Kevin with describing they whiskey and with his selection of toasts. The whiskey was pretty good as well.

Such a great event in what is one of Dublin’s hidden gems — The Dawson Lounge! I work nearby so do go there every now and then but love how well the authenticity of the pub worked for such an authentic Irish Whiskey; Tullamore Dew!
We were a small group (obviously as The Dawson Lounge is Dublin’s smallest pub) so everyone was very involved in the tasting and the measures coming around seemed very generous! The first drink was a welcome surprise! Delighted to see the revival of an old childhood favourite — Cidona paired with original Tullamore Dew created a cocktail of appley loveliness!
Kevin; our Whiskey Maestro was great; and had a new toast from his repertoire of hilariously clever toasts to welcome in every drink! We followed the Tullamore Dew & Cidona cocktail with a straight sample of Tullamore Dew Original; then my favourite Tullamore Dew10 year Single Malt! The final drink was Tullamore Dew Phoenix which seemed to be a favourite amongst many of the gang rounded off the evening perfectly!
I’m definitely no whiskey connoisseur but do know what I like… so I’m very excited to see Cidona and Tullamore Dew become a regular on the Dublin pub scene! Looking forward to my next one!
Thanks to all for a great evening…

Think about what do you need to enjoy a evening. Whisky? Let´s say more: Irish Whiskey? Some information about the history of this gold essence? Let´s do a bit more: a great toast about the history of Tullamore Dew Whiskey distillery and them elixirs for enjoying a drink and a good conversation.
I am not really into whiskey but I really enjoyed this Wednesday Whiskey taste with the great support of Tullamore Dew and the smallest pub in Dublin, the Dawson lounge. We had 4 drinks with a great toast to each of them: smelling and enjoying the golden drops.
Amazing!

A very nice short event in a very nice tiny spot.
As this was a non-​elite event for such small venue and a very informal tasting, the night delivered what was proposed.
I have never noticed this place in Dawson Str and I was glad to see a pub with a difference as in Dublin and in Ireland there are soooo many of them.
When you open their door, you need to go down some steps and when you reach the tiny box this place is you know you are in the smallest pub in Dublin for sure! There are a few seats and a counter and some nice paintings on the wall. The thing that would attract people to this place is the mood in which they are. If you don’t want to shout or dance but only want to have a nice chat with a few people whilst sipping some drinks, this is the place — no music, few people and chairs — that’s it. The owner of the bar was friendly and happy to receive everyone of us (and there were many of us!).
I am not a big whiskey fan as it is very strong for my palate but I enjoyed the night as I learned some more information related to Irish history, the tradition of this drink, the difference of color that makes the golden one be the Irish one different from other countries/​brands because of the casket, the facts behind Tullamore in Offaly and D.E.W (Daniel Williams, the founder) and the best thing: Kevin had tons of stuff to say and also stressed that each one of us has a different palate and you should stick to what you like with no pretensions.
We were given generous portions of different types of whiskey and I preferred the standard Tullamore with ice served in a big glass as it actually goes down easy and someone even mentioned that could totally be a «gateway» for such drinks. Several people who are very used to whiskey loved Phoenix, the woody and very strong blend with a little spicy flavor.
While Unilocalers were getting not wasted but as Kevin said, «inebriated» everyone was laughing at the crazy, sweet and dirty (depending on which one) Irish toasts!

Great craic especially because i really love whiskey, and to be part of a tasting in such a cool and old pub was awesome. I only realised today that whiskey wednesday was a thing & what a great way to find out !
To start the pub is just brilliant so cozy and personal a real little gem hiding on a street with so many big mega pubs. So tiny you couldn’t go with a gang but really great
The tasting started very well with a mix of cidona and standard Tullamore — Kevin said it would help those who find whiskey too strong taste was a nice surprise they really mix so well. When we got to the third which was the single malt i thought that couldn’t get any better Kevin presents to us the Tullamore Phoenix my favourite by far it’s strong and smooth in the perfect harmony a mix of spice and woody taste and it really changed my concept of blended whiskey.
Kevin was an excellent teacher and you could really see how passionate he is about whiskey.

And another great Unilocal event!
I’m still quite new to whiskey tasting /​drinking and this was a brilliant event to learn more and to get a very nice surprise how and how different whiskey can taste.
Kevin from Tullamore Dew was an absolute master in presenting his whiskey. He is incredible knowledgeable in the history of whiskey, the ups and downs in the history of irish whiskey and the reasons but all the time he’s lovely down to earth and you never think you’re getting a lecture. And it doesn’t matter if you’re already a whiskey expert or an absolute novice — he can answer all your questions and the evening was highly entertaining — also due to the drinking blessings he knows… What also impressed me was that he adapted quickly to the changing noise level around us so his voice was never too loud or too low. He must’ve been highly concentraing but made the impression of being completely relaxed. Plus he stayed around after the event and just enjoyed chatting to everyone still around.
As I said in my tip: Their Phoenix whiskey turns out to be my favourite — ever! It’s great to see Tullamore Dew getting a fresh makeover.
As for the venue — the Dawson Lounge: I never before went in here, probably mainly as I thought it’s a tourist «trap» as they always emphasise on the fact that they are the smallest pub in Dublin. So what a pleasant surprise to see that is actually a lovely pub with hardly any tourists in — well, at least on this Wednesday evening. You just don’t want to be claustrophobic coming here as there are obviously no windows and only a small staircase to get in and out. Nor do you want to be too tall either, especially when using their bathrooms that are under the staircase. But it has a really lovely vibe and is indeed special.

What else to do on a cold November evening but sample some whiskey in Dublin’s smallest (and cosiest!) pub?
Another great Unilocal night! We spent the evening in the Dawson Lounge. As it’s title suggests, it’s a cosy little spot, tucked between a jeweller and a café (?) on Dawson St. Now that I’ve discovered it it’s definitely somewhere I’ll be dropping by for a pint in the future.
The whiskey tasting was great! I’m officially a convert. We got to try a few different Tullamore whiskeys, the original, the single malt and their special edition, The Phoenix (my favourite-​I could have been swayed by the fancy name though). Kevin, the host, did a great job of entertaining and informing us about the whiskey making process and it’s history in Ireland.
All in all a really enjoyable evening, thanks Emily!

I don’t know what’s better, discovering new places or being in great company. Lucky for me, I didn’t have to choose this week at Unilocal’s Whiskey Wednesday!
The night started off with a delicious cocktail called DNA, Dew ‘N Apple, a concoction consisting of Tullamore DEW’s Original and Cidona. While I had never had Cidona as an apple cider before, I thought the cider accentuated the apple flavors of the whiskey very nicely; it was a great way to ease into the tasting.
Next up, Kevin, our Tullamore DEW connoisseur, transitioned us into a nice 10 year old single malt with a side of some wonderfully offensive prayers and hilarious banter. We used a different method of tasting by using our hands, and I was able to note hints of spice and dried fruit; it actually held a very pleasant smell. From learning about the casks previously holding Sherry, Madeira, and Port wines to the logic behind Whiskey vs. Whisky, it was a very educational experience.
To end the tasting, Kevin poured us the Tullamore DEW limited edition Pheonix, my favorite of the night. It was a non-​chill filtered, triple-​distilled, triple blended single malt that stole the show. It was smooth from start to finish, as was this event.
The Tullamore DEW whiskey was definitely the highlight of the night, but Kevin was honestly the star of the show. Special thanks to Emily C. for putting together this wonderful event to brighten up our spirits in the middle of the week (pun intended); and Kevin for delivering not only a fun, but educational experience for me and my fellow Unilocalers.
‘Twas a neat evening indeed (Yeah, I’m hilarious).

This was a really great, well prepared event. Kevin, our Tullamore Dew/​whiskey specialist for the night, had a wealth of knowledge to share — in addition to some very tasty whiskey. I learned a lot and the small venue felt cosy rather than cramped :-) Emily, thanks for organising yet another lovely event!

The best way of finishing a hard day at work. The pub was really cool and I’m sure I will go there more than once for a pint. About the tasting experience I have to say it was a pleasure to listen all this facts about Irish whiskey and the best way to taste it. Thanks to Unilocal and all the helpers for an amazing evening!

First of all… The Dawson Lounge…
Another venue I pass every day and was unaware of its existence! Such a casual, cosy little pub on Dawson street and only holds about 60 people keeping that lovely intimate feeling!
Kevin, our whiskey tasting guide was an absolute pleasure to listen to, he had just the right amount of humour, history and dirty toasts and gave us an absolute fabulous evening. I was really surprised at the variety available in the Tullamore DEW range and how nice the selections on offer tasted. The Phoenix that we ended on was delicious… A whiskey that leaves such a warm, tingley taste in your mouth, best enjoyed with the chatter of good friends…
A huge thank you to Emily, Kevin and all the crew of the Dawson Lounge and at Unilocal

Being a massive Whiskey fan I was so delighted that we elites were being treated rather generously to yet another whiskey tasting event!
I have never been to (and barely noticed!) the Dawson Lounge before tonight, and I have to say, I’m so glad I came along tonight even just to put this great little spot on my radar! The pub itself is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it little red doorway on Dawson Street. It consists of one room, downstairs, that I was told can hold about sixty people at capacity. It’s really cosy and intimate, perfect for tonight’s event. I’m definitely planning to come back with a group of close friends in future!
So we were treated to four different tastings of Tullamore Dew whiskies throughout the night. Kevin was our knowledgeable host, who talked us through each whiskey, and gave us a good bit of information about how each drink had been made, and a history of the Tullamore Dew brand. He seemed really genuine in his passion for whiskey which made the experience very enjoyable and interesting.
He stressed that they were trying to make their whiskies an accessible drink to everyone — that it doesn’t need to be pretentious or snobby, that it’s up to the drinker how they’d like to enjoy their whiskey. I thought this was quite a refreshing perspective, and really included everyone.
The first drink we were given was the standard Tullamore Dew. This was the only drink of the four that I had tried in the past — and to be honest I hadn’t been a fan of it. Kevin informed us that they had taste-​tested the drink with barmen, and that they had recommended that it works best when mixed with Cidona — an interesting idea! They gave us a sample of this mixed drink which was actually quite nice. I unfortunately can’t remember what our second drink was!
Our third tasting was the Tullamore Dew Single Malt. I was totally not expecting it to be as good as it was! It had a gorgeous sweet flavour, most likely due to the fact that we were told it is aged in sherry casks.
Our final tasting was the Phoenix, which seemed to be almost everyone’s favourite! It was smooth, warming and woody. Really, really good! I’m definitely planning to get myself a bottle in the future :)
Overall I really enjoyed this event. It was a lovely relaxed and interesting way to spend a pretty dreary Wednesday evening!
Thank you very much to Tullamore Dew, The Dawson Lounge, and of course Emily for another great event. :)