George Dickel No. 8

[Re-Review 02/08/16] Faint licorice, with caramel, and maple syrup on the nose. Certainly inviting. Dark Amber color with thick sticky legs. Candied mouthfeel, just like syrup on pancakes. Continued tastings pave the way for spice over flavor. Water eliminates the spices and introduces sweet vanilla. Swift oak spice on the way down, and prominent cinnamon aftertaste. My second time around I get a burnt maple ash finish which doesn't resonate well. This doesn't hold well on its own, and it doesn't really add anything interesting to any cocktail I've tried to mix it with. Skip.

Vanilla and corn is nice, but not enough flavor and a little extra burn keeps it at a 3 for me. 12 is definitely a notch or two above