George Dickel Single Barrel 9 Year Old is a Tennessee whiskey produced by Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. in Tullahoma, Tennessee, with an alcohol content of 51.5% (though proof may vary). The mashbill consists of 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley.
The more Dickel I have the more I like it. I think it’s an underrated distillery and this single barrel offering is an exceptional example of what the folks in Tullahoma are able to crank out.
This Tennessean is prepared to make a bold claim: this is my new favorite Tennessee whiskey. Call me a homer if you will, but the appearance, aroma, and texture of this spirit are all excellent, as are the oak and pepper flavors, while the wintergreen and apple notes make it uniquely delicious.
While not nearly as mellow as other Dickel whiskeys, it’s still a very mellow sipper for a whiskey with an abv in the lower 50s. The kick is a light one, and comes straight from the spicy and woody flavors rather than from alcohol heat.
