George Dickel 11 Year Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky (Fall 2008)

Big burn

Reminds me of old forester 1910 but overall smooth and good taste

Bold, smooth, low heat

Carmel oak

I really enjoyed this whiskey. I tried to find the 13 year and had no luck, but this was available. I taste cinnamon, apple, cherry, and oak. Almost like a cinnamon apple n cherry pie. Sometimes I get a medicinal flavor also and not in a bad way. Longer finish and very well balanced.

Neat. Neck pour. I swore off Dickel after being burned by high priced store picks and Old Scout Select. Enough people I trust said this was worth trying so here we go.... Alright, initial impression is quite positive! Nice rich, deep oak that comes equipped with some sweetness that results in a milk chocolate upfront. Sweetness is very inviting. Behind the chocolate is a nice vanilla. Nice depth of baking spice with pie crust qualities. Even getting some nice dark cherry too. I would have no clue this is Dickel off the nose. Rich and creamy on the palate, positive first impression again. Vanilla is lighting up my tongue immediately and it’s super sweet. Shifts back to darker notes on the taste, charred caramel. That Dickel vitamin note is there next to the caramel but it is turned down and it’s not the usual turn off. Lots of sweet oak on the finish accompanied by those dark cherries. If you like sweet, dark, rich oak in your whiskey then this is worth checking out. For $40 it’s a pretty amazing value. There are Dickel qualities to this but it is not stereotypical Dickel. It goes well with the rich caramel. Hype on this one is real. If this opens up further, I may even buy a second bottle of this release. I’m so shocked right now.

Very smooth and buttery

2oz in Glencairn at home. I liked the 13 year old from last year, so have high hopes. Nose has cinnamon and apples, some baking spices and a touch of heat. Very pleasant. Taste is similar, with some nutty notes and more spice lingering in the finish. Again, a touch of heat, which brings a nice Kentucky hug. This juice I quite like. 7/31/2020

Slightly spicy smooth and full body only a little sweet