George Pickle rye smells just like a dill dickel! Wait, umm.. I mean... I do get a strong dill scent on the nose of this whiskey. There’s also a strong hint of freshly cut grass and some black pepper and other spices. I really hate pickles, and thankfully, this stuff tastes nothing like the little green devils. The flavor is fairly complex, and quite well-rounded for what it is. There’s no corn in the mashbill, but there’s still plenty of vanilla-y sweetness and tongue-coating creaminess. Quite lovely. This is the same MGP 95% rye mashbill as Angel’s Envy Rye and Bulleit Rye. I like this whiskey just as much as Bulleit, and it’s smoother to boot. It’s unfair to compare it to AE Rye, since AE is much older and rum-finished, but Dickel can hold its own ground. The value is superb, and the whiskey is enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned rye enthusiasts.