Dickel’s bonded expressions proceed to reach at a wholesome clip of about one per 12 months because the 2019 launch of the collection. This new 2024 model was distilled in Spring 2011 and bottled after 12 years within the barrel.
There’s no explicit twist with this launch (two prior releases had been drawn from the identical casks however at totally different ages), so with out additional ado we will leap proper into it.
From the beginning it is a mushy and pleasant whiskey, mild to the purpose the place it virtually feels bashful, innocuous. Aromas are a basic mixture of roasted peanuts, caramel corn, gentle gingerbread spices, adopted by touches of fruit — apples and pears, with crumbles of brown sugar. Moderated barrel char provides a barely smoky tone, but it surely’s about as gentle because it will get.
The palate is mushy and initially fairly fruity, once more heavy with apples and layered with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and eventually caramel. An preliminary rush of torched creme brulee sweetness finds steadiness in a layer of spice and, finally, toasty barrel char, burnished with cloves. Brown butter and toasted coconut supply loads of candy, dessert-like character because the end builds, with a late-game reprise of peanutty Cracker Jack. The buttery, virtually oily, physique pushes by into the lasting end, which gives a soothing, virtually honeyed high quality. Ideas of melted vanilla ice cream linger.
It’s been a very long time since I’ve encountered a whiskey that felt so subdued and easy, but immersive with its seductive size. (A protracted-gone barrel decide of Blanton’s I as soon as reviewed instantly involves thoughts.) This isn’t some barn-burner that may have you ever gesticulating wildly at your consuming buddies as you select taste be aware after taste be aware, however it’s one thing that I believe will keep on with you in the absolute best manner nonetheless. (Particularly at this value.)
100 proof.
A- / $45 / georgedickel.com
George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Bottled in Bond 12 Years Outdated (2024)
$45
