George Dickel 15 Year Tennessee Single Barrel

This is a single barrel, and they come in different proofs from different places. Purchased at Westport Wine and Whiskey in Louisville KY in 2021. Only 80 proof. Sweet creamed corn and mellow grain flavor, classic Dickel minerality, oak and more toasty oak finish. But a little watery. 3.5/5 ⭐

Idaho Private Select 2022 Barrel: #04A20-1625 Barrel Date: 1/20/2004 ABV: 46.7 % Straight: pretty good, strong bite Water: not so good Ice: pretty good, less bite

Orange, crème brûlée, caramel, oak was present from age, but very balanced. Very good.

A dark golden/copper with a hint of Amber. Moves off the glass quickly with lots of legs but leaves a sticky sheet behind. The nose is big and dominated by the barrel, for sure. Barrel char, tobacco, Rich oak with hints of eucalyptus and Rosemary hiding in there. The corn sneaks in there too. Sweet throughout with notes of leather, toasted pecans and creme brulee. A bit of baking spice, black pepper and cacao provides a nice contrast to the rich sweet character and multiple layers of oak and chat. This is a big Rich complex and interesting Tennessee whiskey with a nice long finish.

Really wanna like it but Tennessee just ain’t my jam