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Whiskey Review: George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve

We review George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve, an older bottling in the popular George Dickel line of Tennessee whiskeys.

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George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve review

Tasting Notes

About:

Bottled at 46% ABV. Made with 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley. Suggested retail price of $250 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
This is a lovely amber color with hints of copper. It really coats the glass.
Nose:
This smells like baked apricot with cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel.
Palate:
Honey, caramel, and vanilla up front. Mid palate has the spice come in with just a touch of tropical fruit. Finish is peppery with subtle oak, toffee, and this kind of black tea tannin. Addition of water has the flavors mingling a bit more while mellowing the spice. It makes me think of sticky buns.
Finish:
Comments:
Another exceptional release from Nicole Austin. This is an excellent Tennessee whiskey with enough complexity to keep me interested in it while still having the mellow quality one might expect from the category. I would struggle to think anyone that enjoys Tennessee whiskey would find issue with this bottle. The price point certainly puts it out of range of approachable, but is very reasonable for a 17 year old age statement.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Ian Arnold

Ian Arnold brings eight years of bartending expertise to the table, having honed his skills in renowned establishments across California, Australia, and Portland. His most recent position behind the bar was at the esteemed Multnomah Whisk(e)y Library. A dedicated member of the Oregon Bartenders' Guild's leadership team, Ian also served as a judge for numerous cocktail competitions. Currently working in the IT field, he continues to delight guests with his bartending prowess. In his leisure time, Ian enjoys playing board games and savoring the complexities of Japanese whisky.

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