Where Can I Buy George Dickel Blue Label
The George Dickel 12 is one of the most surprising whiskeys I've had lately. Might sound a bit weird because it's not a special edition or anything, but sometimes I'll put off picking up a whisky to review because I've had it at the bar or a friend's house and I think I know it pretty well.
Then, when I finally pick up a bottle and sit down for a proper review, a whiskey I thought I knew so well will reveal a whole new side and I'll wonder why the hell I didn't do it sooner. This bottle of George Dickel Superior 12 is one of those times.
Compared to the George Dickel 8 the Superior 12 definitely lives up to its name. A few more years and an extra 5% alcohol makes a big difference in this whiskey. It went from smooth and elegant to deep and robust for only $4 more.
It's kind of crazy how good this is for something that hovers around the low $20s. It's definitely going to be hard to pick up the 8 the next time I run out. Though really the two combined come in at only $40 bucks so maybe I won't have to choose after all… now on to the Tennessee Whiskey review
George Dickel 12 Review: Details and Tasting Notes
In George Dickel's Words:
Our 90-proof Tennessee Whisky. We blend older whiskies to achieve deep, assertive flavors with an incredibly smooth finish. Bold and brazen, this is our Superior No. 12.
Details (price, mash bill, cask type, ABV, etc.)
Region: Tennessee, USA
Distiller: George Dickel
Mash Bill: 84% Corn, 10% Rye, 6% Malted Barley
Cask: New Charred Oak
Age: 8-10 Years
ABV: 45%
Price: $22
Tasting Notes
EYE
Orangish caramel
NOSE
Corn is prominent and sweet with notes of vanilla, candied citrus and butterscotch fudge coming through. Honey candy, simple syrup, dried orchard fruit, a touch of wood and rich, but not cloying, sweetness backfill the aroma; making it simply stunning to sniff.
PALATE
Cinnamon moves in with corn, caramel and citrus in a foursome of flavor. Vanilla, wood and a touch of char and leather move through with ease and that rich sweetness is back along with some notes of grain, dried fruit and an ambiguous spice.
FINISH
Long and corn driven with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, leather, dried fruit and a bit of oak.
BALANCE, BODY & FEEL
Mellow and simply sippable this whiskey has a nice balance amidst the corn driven notes and a medium body that works with the smooth easy going texture.
George Dickel 12 Review: Overall and Score
Great. I really enjoy the honey-dipped candy corn essence of the nose and the cavalcade of Cs that run across the palate. It's easy to sit and savor, but also works well in cocktails. I made a Manhattan with it the other day and was surprised at how well the high corn flavor mixed with the vermouth.
It's a fairly versatile whiskey, except it doesn't hold up well on the rocks. Geroge Dickel 12 is already an easy and delicate whiskey, it doesn't take too much water from the melting ice for it to fall apart.
All in all, it's a nice whisky, especially for the price, and will be joining the cast of "regulars" I cycle through to keep things interesting and make the expensive stuff last longer.
SCORE: 87/100
George Dickel 12 Review $22
George Dickel 12 Review Summary
George Dickel 12 is bottled at 45%, aged 8 years and priced around $22. It's a lovely honey-dipped candy corn whisky that's easy to sit and savor, but also works well in cocktails.
- Nose - 87
- Palate - 87
- Finish - 87
- Balance, Body & Feel - 87
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