Distilled by Dickel, this ambiguous bottling sports no real age statement, and this release from George Dickel doesn’t sport Bourbon on the label which is curious.
The cask strength non-chill filtered whiskey geek in me wants to reject this thing with all I have and I just can’t do it. Hell this is my second bottle this year.
With its tawny hue, smooth caramel and maple notes braced up with a slight oaky edge and buttery finish, this is a whiskey to savor. Try it in a Manhattan.
Overall, not bad. Not a ton going on here, but works in a pinch. Probably best as a mixer, if you’re going to pick up a Dickel under $20, grab the 12yr!
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House Review
Nose:
Orange peel, honey, oats, a bit of chalky character, and a bit of caramel.
Taste:
Thin on the palate, no heat. Some good flavor though - vanilla bean, some honey and leather, a hint of citrus zest and pepper.
Finish:
Short finish. No heat again, but not a ton of flavor here either.
Overall:
Overall, not bad. Not a ton going on here, but works in a pinch. Probably best as a mixer, if you’re going to pick up a Dickel under $20, grab the 12yr!
Score:
75
By t8ke
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