tut2528
George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend (2021 Release)
Rye — USA
Reviewed
March 12, 2022 (edited December 3, 2022)
Aroma- insanely complex. Absolutely massive Cinnabon… Big rye, bubblegum, luxardo cherries, bananas and Graham cracker…. black berry jam… Just tons of sweet notes. Now I’m getting a massive fruity cereal aroma … Again… The vanilla frosting is massive. There a flora aspect that is aggressive as well…
Every time I get my nose in the glass, a new element comes forward. Very nice. Geez this is outstanding. Top 2-3 best aromas I’ve experienced on a whiskey.
Taste- man, the smoothness on this is off the charts. Complexity is still profound here. Sweet notes again for days. Unlike any other rye I’ve had. Apple pie crust, vanilla, cinnamon, those amazing luxardo cherries coming through again .. massive Creamy finish.
I originally gave this a 4.5 (4.65) on my intial review…it deserves 4.75
The finish lacking… but complexity is incredible
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I found this whiskey excellent in every way. unfortunately for you the finish fell flat. for me it was a star moment because it just stayed and changed and lingered until I sipped more. nice review!
@PBMichiganWolverine looking forward to your thoughts. Tag me up when you do.
@Scott_E I have a pour of it in my sample box—-I think I’ll try it this week, and if it’s up my alley, will pick up a bottle .
@PBMichiganWolverine @tut2528 well worth it at that price. It was about $115-$125 by me.
@Scott_E @tut2528 and it seems it’s gone down a bit in price lately (surprised!). I saw it this weekend for $100.
@tut2528 the small sample I had was impressive. Getting a proper sample and sitting back with it to take it all in, as you stated, would fire on all cylinders. Looking forward to getting a bottle and taking it all in. Glad you were able to enjoy twice over.
@Scott_E Just got into it again tonight… it’s out of this world. Originally she I tried it I thought it tinkered on 4.5-4.75. I gave it 4.5 due it’s price point at which o acquired it.. But after pouring this glass tonight… holy crap. It’s banging on all cylinders.
@tut2528 it was $110 - $125 (I can’t totally recall). Even at $125 it’s worth it.
@Scott_E If you can get it at $100 this is absolutely worth it. I was going back and forth between a 4.5 and 4.75 but the price at which I found it was about $125-$130.
@PBMichiganWolverine that’s about the price my local was selling it for. I was tempted to buy, but alas, I did not. Timing wasn’t right (at the moment)
@Scott_E I’ve seen it here just north of $100…about 105 I think
Had a small taste of this yesterday from the owner of liquor store I frequent. This stuff was outstanding. Your points are tight. I need to get a bottle of this.