Cascade Moon Tennessee Whisky is a 17-year-old whiskey from George Dickel's Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. Edition 2 has a mashbill of 84% corn, 10% rye and 6% malted barley, and aged in new charred oak barrels. This limited release comes from fewer than 20 barrels, including the first barrel filled after the distillery reopened in 2003. Bottled at 90 proof, it is priced at $250 and celebrates the distillery’s 150-year history.
While its savoriness may be a bit domineering, the complexity and immersive depth of this whiskey were something I found myself revisiting over and over again, teasing out nuance and hints of hidden flavor.
I can’t say enough good about this whisky, it’s a George Dickel fan’s dream come true. The only thing I’d want more is at least 50% to really pack that punch.
All in all, it’s just another piece of evidence that well-aged George Dickel whisky is often a thing of beauty. And these days, a lot of folks are in agreement.
