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George Dickel No. 12
(1l, 45%)
THE other Tennessee Whiskey ;)
The George Dickel distillery was founded in 1877 and later bought by George A. Dickel in 1884. Their Whisky is made primarily in the distillery at Cascade Hollow, Tennessee and bottled in Stamford and Canada. George Dickel believed his spirit was as fine as the one from Scotland so he dropped the “e” in Whiskey and used the traditional Scottish spelling Whisky.
He also believed that Whisky made in the winter is smoother than one made during the summer—which resulted in making George Dickel the only Tennessee Whisky that is chilled before it is put into the charcoal mellowing vats. This ensures the filtering of oils and fatty acids, making for a lighter and smoother dram.
George Dickel Superior No. 12 is believed by many to be the gold standard of Tennessee Whisky. It is made from a combination of older Whiskies selected by the master distiller. The Superior No. 12 is made from a mash bill of barley, corn, rye, wheat and other grains. It was awarded with two Silver Medals, two Gold Medals and one Double Gold Medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tasting Notess
Appearance / Colour
Rich amber.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Maple syrup, bold aromas of nuts, peach marmalade, buttercream, citrus, a hint of spice.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Delicious rich oak, maple sugar, vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, gingerbread, leather and tobacco.
Finish
Medium and sweet, with hints of maple, spice and smoke.
The George Dickel distillery was founded in 1877 and later bought by George A. Dickel in 1884. Their Whisky is made primarily in the distillery at Cascade Hollow, Tennessee and bottled in Stamford and Canada. George Dickel believed his spirit was as fine as the one from Scotland so he dropped the “e” in Whiskey and used the traditional Scottish spelling Whisky.
He also believed that Whisky made in the winter is smoother than one made during the summer—which resulted in making George Dickel the only Tennessee Whisky that is chilled before it is put into the charcoal mellowing vats. This ensures the filtering of oils and fatty acids, making for a lighter and smoother dram.
George Dickel Superior No. 12 is believed by many to be the gold standard of Tennessee Whisky. It is made from a combination of older Whiskies selected by the master distiller. The Superior No. 12 is made from a mash bill of barley, corn, rye, wheat and other grains. It was awarded with two Silver Medals, two Gold Medals and one Double Gold Medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tasting Notess
Appearance / Colour
Rich amber.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Maple syrup, bold aromas of nuts, peach marmalade, buttercream, citrus, a hint of spice.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Delicious rich oak, maple sugar, vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, gingerbread, leather and tobacco.
Finish
Medium and sweet, with hints of maple, spice and smoke.
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Category
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StyleTennessee Whiskey
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RegionTennessee
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol45%
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Distillery
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
maple syrup
spicy
smoky
sugar
oak
burnt caramel
sweet
butter
lemon zest
What does George Dickel No. 12 taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in George Dickel No. 12 and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in George Dickel No. 12 and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of George Dickel No. 12
Brenda,
Love it, smooth
Mike,
Was my go to for a couple of years, lately I’ve explored many different bourbons, some are smoother, some sweeter, a lot of them I love and keep in my liquor cabinet.
At the end of the day I come back to number 12, it’s unique flavor profile is addictive to me. Spicy, sweet, smoky, a little punchy and priced right.
Eric,
Nice balance with a little smoke.
Jonathan,
Was interested to taste the difference between this and Jack as both are described as Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskeys...This is not as unique as Jack and it has a taste that makes it seem cheaply made, especially when taste testing with other like-whiskeys. GAD would need to be a mixed drink for me.
Michael,
Very good every day sipping whisky. Exceptionally smooth.
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