The fifth release in the vintage bottled in bond Tennessee whisky series from George Dickel was once again overseen by Nicole Austin, director of George Dickel & luxury whisky. Made using a mash bill recipe of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley, this whisky was distilled in spring 2011. After distillation it was chill charcoal-filtered and placed into new, charred American oak barrels for 12 years. Available nationwide beginning May 2024. (SRP $44.99)
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Good not great dram. Much more sour cherry and bitter oak than the 13 year 2008 bib. That slight aging makes a big difference. Good heat and nice sweet aftertaste that lingers. I’m about 1/3 through the bottle and it has developed a slightly more citrus and tangy edge.
Flinestone vitamins and mineral are the most dominant flavors, but not in a bad way. Complex. A little smokey. Caramel. Glad I found a bottle sitting on the shelf at a VA ABC. Will definitely pick up down the road but not backup-worthy.
Spicy, powerful, much more balanced , spring 2011. Dry spice but not balanced poorly. Borderline rye but more enjoyable.
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
