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Whiskey Review: George Dickel Bottled in Bond (Fall 2008)

We review George Dickel Bottled in Bond (Fall 2008), the second in a series of bottled in bond whiskeys that's been released from this venerable Tennessee distillery.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

Bottled in Bond Tennessee whiskey, 100p roof, 11 years of age, distilled in Fall of 2008, MSRP around $40 for a 750mL.
Appearance:
Tawny to auburn.
Nose:
Definitely has the sour mash nose at the start, it’s followed by green almonds and toasted pecans, light caramel, chocolate, red pepper and a touch of nutmeg.
Palate:
Woody grip with nice minerality, orange peel, apple, clove and mint. Leads into darker flavors of caramel, toffee and a bit of pepper and cacao.
Finish:
Comments:
This whiskey has a bit of kick. Which you might say ‘of course, it’s 100 proof!’ However, I compared it to a couple other bourbons of a similar age and proof and found the Dickel to be a bit harsh, despite it’s charcoal filtering and old age. I think it’s great on ice, which cools that bite and lets the the chocolate and spice shine. It has a lot of flavor, but isn’t quite a sippin’ whiskey as it claims. For those reasons I believe it’s best in spirit forward or simple shaken cocktails.

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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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