George Dickel Classic Recipe Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey (1000ml)

Tennessee whiskey fans may have noticed a change in Dickel's iconic numerical labels. Apparently, they were frequently mistaken for age statements and so perceived as 'misleading' by some consumers (in reality, the numbers just referred to the different recipe batches). Formerly known as George Dickel No. 8, 'Classic Recipe' features the brand's signature mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley. Like the rest of the range, before aging, the whiskey is charcoal mellowed and then placed into new, charred American oak barrels (heads #2 char, staves #4 char). Reportedly, the liquid inside the bottle remains exactly the same, while the one litre format adds value. 40% Alc./vol.

Other reviews... A great value. Fully matured and very civilized. Good enough to drink neat, yet inexpensive enough to use as a mixer. Creamy, silky notes of vanilla, caramel, and honeyed corn, along with citrus and pineapple, with a slight dusting of cocoa powder. Gentle finish. 85 points - whiskyadvocate.com

Aged about 6 years. Clearly a bolder flavor profile here, with plenty more spice to go around, and a burly finish that packs in lots of citrus, tobacco, and creme brulee notes than the Cascade Hollow. The charcoal finishing makes itself known in the end, where some smoky notes are evident. - drinkhacker.com