Tullamore D.E.W. Café Honey is a modern, dessert-inspired whiskey liqueur where smooth, triple-distilled Irish whiskey meets richly roasted coffee and a sweet, rounded honey finish. The style sits between classic Irish whiskey and coffee liqueur – but with more depth, warmth, and clear “whiskey character” than many straight liqueurs. Think tiramisu vibes: velvety coffee, a light cocoa/caramel impression, and a honeyed sweetness that rounds things off without feeling heavy.
The base is Tullamore D.E.W. whiskey, developed to be easy to drink while still offering enough complexity to work neat, over ice, or in cocktails. At 35% ABV, it delivers a more “grown-up” mouthfeel than lower-strength liqueurs, while remaining approachable for those who don’t usually drink whiskey neat.
Nose On the nose, you first get a clear hit of freshly roasted coffee – more espresso/roast than cappuccino sweetness – followed by honey, vanilla, and a soft caramelised note. Underneath it all is a discreet whiskey backbone that adds warmth and depth.
Palate The palate opens with velvety coffee and a rounded, sweet core. Then the honey comes through with a warm, golden sweetness, while the whiskey adds structure and a gentle spicy edge. The overall feel is creamy and balanced: coffee and honey play together, finishing with a pleasant “dessert-like” aftertaste without becoming cloying.
Finish Longer than you’d expect from a liqueur: the coffee note lingers, the honey settles into a soft finish, and the whiskey leaves a warming close that invites the next sip.
