George Dickel 13 Year Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky (Spring 2007)

Nose: Vanilla, maple syrup, honey, and oak. Palate: Maple syrup and vanilla, toasted oak, cinnamon, tobacco, and hints of apple.

(I had mistakenly reviewed this under the Fall 2005 bottling.) Bought this in TN due to the high ratings elsewhere. I have determined that I simply do not like Tennessee whiskey. Every single one I've tried has had some off-putting flavor that dominates the profile for me. In this, there is some underlying anise and bitterness that overwhelms the positive fruitiness and grain. The charcoal "mellowing" Lincoln county process removes too many flavor compounds and what remain do not appeal to me. I regret that I took a chance on this and paid a premium for it. What's worse is that I have a full bottle of the 11 year that I bought on the same trip that I know I will not like. Another $40 down the drain. I wish I could find a legal way to trade it to someone for a non-TN bourbon. After managing to finish this bottle, I believe that the off flavor I was getting is the Flintstones vitamin note, which is very prevalent to me in this. *I finally opened the 11 year bottle which is less complex, but it doesn't have the overwhelming vitamin note making it more drinkable for me.

Drakes bottle in bond night. No lingering really good

Wow, this is lovely. The aroma is wonderful, dominated by caramel and vanilla. The flavor is very nice, too, with vanilla, oak, peanuts, baking spices, and that nice sweet/tart combination. This is a delicious, full-flavored whisky.