This whisky is part of George Dickel’s well-priced, top-shelf Bottled in Bond release, which has become an annual affair. It’s a unique and very enjoyable whisky, with wonderfully mature and rich caramel, maple syrup, crème brulee, and marshmallow sweetness. It’s balanced with enough wood, spice, grass, and mint to keep it interesting. It’s a whisky that wears its age well and is rather down to earth. It’s not just a “must-have,” but a whisky that brings much more excitement from start to finish.
The George Dickel Bottled in Bond Whisky is a product of the Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., located in Tullahoma, Tennessee1. This whisky is a 13-year-old offering, bottled at a robust strength of 100 proof. The whisky is well-known among connoisseurs but might not be as familiar to the general public. It’s an outstanding value, especially considering its high corn mash bill of 84 percent.
This whisky is a testament to the craftsmanship of George Dickel. It offers a symphony of flavors that are both strong and nuanced. The aroma is a sweet medley of cherries, butterscotch, maple syrup, and honeydew melon. On the palate, the whisky is incredibly well-balanced, presenting more butterscotch and caramel, along with blackberries, cherries, nutmeg, tobacco smoke, and peanut brittle. The finish is slightly astringent due to the tannins from the toasted oak. There’s also a nostalgic taste of children’s chewable vitamins, a unique characteristic that has become a hallmark of Dickel whiskies.
The whisky is nutty and fruit-forward, almost festive from the start. It features a stronger spice element, a hint of licorice, dusky baking chocolate, and a finishing note of peanut brittle. The classic Dickel note of dill takes its time to show its face, but once it hits you, it sticks around.
The George Dickel Bottled in Bond Whisky is priced at $501. It’s definitely worth keeping stocked for your home bar.
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