New George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond Hits the Shelves
Launched in the 1960s, George Dickel has transformed into that other name in Tennessee whisky. Today, the second largest distillery in the state consistently rolls out high-corn based spirits that pours sweet expressions.
Its recent output demonstrates that it should be considered exceptional. Thisis most reflected in the bottled-in-bond series, which was launched in 2019. Today, the distillery announced that the fifth release is available now.
Notably, the new expression is a 12-year-old spirit dubbed George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2011Amazing as one can expect, the new whisky emits aromas of cherry that lingers on the palate. Yet, more intriguing is a mahogany hue that teases the tongue leaving a sweet finish.
New George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond Hits the Shelves
The new bottled-in-bond follows the well kept secret of it title. Not all whiskies are distilled equal, and especially for the designation, the rules are somewhat rigid. For starters, the expressionmust be an American whisky. Even though Gearge Dickel distillery does not spell its whisky with an ‘e’.
In addition, the spirit must be aged for a minimum of four years. While scotch whisky demands three years, bottled-in-bond expressions must wait an additional year. This may also explain the long, lingering flavors.
Although cask strength is hardly used to measure whisky, this desognation uses it as one of the most important signatures. All whiskies must be bottled at 100 proof. This makes the notations of other similar spirits mild in comparison.
Finally, last but no where least, is the malt source. Every single bottle must be sourced from a single distillery during a single distillation season. Some companies enjoy blending different wash from different distilleries, or time periods. Bottled-in-bond uses only one source and time stamp.
If you have not yet tried a George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond, it is the best moment to investigate the difference.
