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About
Tennessee's second whisky (spelled without the 'e', Scottish-style). Uses the Lincoln County charcoal mellowing process but chills the whisky first -- George Dickel believed cold winter whisky tasted smoother. Produces Barrel Select, Bottled in Bond, and limited single barrel releases.
Production Details
Owner
Diageo
Parent Company
Diageo plc
Status
Active
Founded
1870
Still Type
Column
Stills
6
Capacity
10.0M LPA
Water Source
Cascade Spring
Core Range6
George Dickel 8 Year Old BourbonCore
8 Years45% ABV2021$28-35
New American white oak barrels, chill-charcoal mellowed. First Dickel release labeled as Bourbon. Mash bill: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley
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Sight
Warm amber gold; standard Dickel colour with the bourbon designation reflecting the same mash bill but different marketing approach
Smell
Vanilla, melted Rolos candy, cinnamon powder, maple syrup, orange zest, cherries, and a tart kiwi note. Softer spice profile than the standard No. 12
Sip
Sweet with heavy caramel, toasted coconut, waffle cone, light vanilla, banana, and mild oak. The bourbon label reflects a slightly different barrel selection emphasising sweetness over the grain-forward Dickel house character
Savor
Gentle finish with peppercorn and cinnamon flavours that linger despite mild heat. Clean and sweet exit
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Sweet Shop: caramel, vanilla, maple syrup, toffee (Rolos); Greengrocer: Orchard (cherry, banana), Citrus (orange zest), Tropical (kiwi); Bakery: Sweet (waffle cone, coconut); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, pepper)
George Dickel Barrel SelectCore
NAS (10-12 years)43% ABV$30-40
Hand-selected from 10 barrels aged 10-12 years, new American white oak, chill-charcoal mellowed
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Sight
Rich amber with warm copper highlights; the 10-12 year aging creates a deeper colour than the standard range
Smell
Round and sweet with caramel, vanilla, toffee, and corn. Sweet taffy, cherries, butterscotch, oak, and citrus. The barrel selection creates a more refined nose
Sip
Caramel and corn followed by vanilla, oak, clove, and rye notes. More complex and refined than No. 12 with better integration. The small-batch selection (10 barrels) provides consistency with character
Savor
Medium finish with balanced caramel, oak, and gentle spice. More depth than the standard range with a satisfying, well-rounded conclusion
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Sweet Shop: caramel, vanilla, toffee, butterscotch; Greengrocer: Orchard (cherry), Citrus (citrus); Bakery: Sweet (taffy, corn); Natural Foods: Spices (clove); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak)
George Dickel Bottled in Bond 13 Year OldCore
13 Years50% ABV2019$35-65
New American white oak barrels, chill-charcoal mellowed, bottled-in-bond. Mash bill: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley. Whisky Advocate 2019 Whisky of the Year
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Sight
Deep amber gold with rich copper tones; the 13-year aging and 100 proof create a full, warm colour
Smell
Lovely butterscotch with caramel, honey, corn, oak, pecan, maple syrup, and dried apple. Rich and inviting with notable depth from 13 years of maturation
Sip
Grassy caramel, maple syrup, and creme brulee sweetness with sweet corn, oak, cinnamon, and a light apple and peach fruitiness. The 100 proof brings intensity while the chill-charcoal mellowing maintains smoothness. Remarkable value and complexity
Savor
Warm medium-to-long finish with complexity. Butterscotch, oak, and corn sweetness linger with gentle spice. Whisky Advocate 2019 Whisky of the Year — deservedly praised for exceptional quality at the price
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Sweet Shop: butterscotch, caramel, honey, maple syrup, creme brulee; Greengrocer: Orchard (apple, peach), Dried (dried apple); Natural Foods: Nuts (pecan), Spices (cinnamon); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Bakery: Sweet (corn)
George Dickel Classic No. 8Core
NAS (4-6 years)40% ABV$16-22
New American white oak barrels, chill-filtered then charcoal mellowed (Lincoln County Process — chilled before mellowing per Dickel tradition)
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Sight
Light amber gold; the younger age and lower proof create a bright, approachable colour
Smell
Green apples, honey, cinnamon, caramel, and corn with light orchard fruit, sawdust, char, and herbal spice. Lighter and more delicate than the No. 12
Sip
Honey, apples, and corn along with apricots and rye-like spice. Light-bodied and smooth with the distinctive Dickel grain character. The chill-charcoal process creates a noticeably smooth, clean palate
Savor
Short to medium finish with gentle honey, corn sweetness, and fading spice. Clean and approachable — an easy-drinking Tennessee whisky
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Sweet Shop: honey, caramel; Greengrocer: Orchard (apple, apricot); Bakery: Sweet (corn); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon); Furniture Maker: Wood (sawdust, char)
George Dickel No. 12Core
NAS (approximately 8 years)45% ABV$20-28
New American white oak barrels, chill-filtered then charcoal mellowed (Lincoln County Process — Dickel chill method)
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Sight
Medium amber with warm golden tones; fuller colour than the No. 8 from longer aging
Smell
Rich honey, candy corn, vanilla, butter, oak, and a touch of smoke. More developed and richer than No. 8 with deeper caramel and oak notes
Sip
Honey-dipped candy corn quality with rich oak, vanilla, butter, and smoke. Higher proof (90) brings more intensity and flavour depth. The Dickel grain character (a slight hay/mineral note) is a distinctive house style marker
Savor
Medium finish with oak, vanilla, butter, and lingering honey sweetness. More persistent than No. 8 with a satisfying warmth
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Sweet Shop: honey, caramel, vanilla, candy corn; Bakery: Sweet (butter); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Smoke House: light smoke
George Dickel Rye WhiskyCore
NAS (approximately 5 years)45% ABV$22-30
New American white oak barrels, chill-charcoal mellowed. Mash bill: 95% rye, 5% malted barley (MGP-sourced, Dickel charcoal mellowed)
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Sight
Light amber with golden highlights; the rye-dominant mash bill creates a slightly different hue than the corn-based expressions
Smell
Toasty oak, floral citrus, sweet tobacco with vanilla and caramel. Grassy, with nuttiness and subtle caramel corn. The charcoal mellowing softens the rye's typical sharpness
Sip
Heavy creamy spiced rye grain followed by sweet vanilla and marshmallow. Rye spice, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and mint. The Dickel chill-charcoal process creates a distinctively smooth rye unlike typical MGP bottlings
Savor
Light hints of white pepper, oak, and leather that subtly enter and exit. Dry rye characteristic on the finish. Clean and balanced
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Natural Foods: Spices (rye spice, cinnamon, white pepper, mint); Sweet Shop: vanilla, caramel, marshmallow; Tobacco Shop: sweet tobacco; Furniture Maker: Wood (oak), Leather; Greengrocer: Citrus (floral citrus)
Limited / Special Releases3
George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve
17 Years46% ABV2022$250-400
New American white oak barrels, chill-charcoal mellowed, small-batch reserve selection. Mash bill: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley
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Sight
Deep dark amber with mahogany tones; 17 years creates the deepest natural colour in the Dickel range
Smell
Oak, dried dark fruit, leather, dried corn, citrus peels, baking spice, vanilla fondant, slight yeastiness. Baked apricot with cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel. Deeply mature
Sip
Honey, caramel, and vanilla upfront with spice and tropical fruit on the mid-palate, finishing peppery with subtle oak, toffee, and black tea tannin. Heavy, rich, and a fantastic example of the distillery at extended age
Savor
Long finish with oak, dried corn, dried dark fruit, leather, and spice. Complex and persistent — the most evolved finish in the Dickel portfolio. A deft blender's hand evident
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Furniture Maker: Wood (oak), Leather; Greengrocer: Dried (dark fruit, apricot, citrus peel); Sweet Shop: honey, caramel, vanilla, toffee; Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, baking spice); Tobacco Shop: leather
George Dickel Bourbon Aged 18 Years
18 Years45% ABV2023$450-550
New American white oak barrels, chill-charcoal mellowed, small-batch limited release. Mash bill: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley
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Sight
Very deep amber to mahogany; the longest-aged Dickel expression with the richest colour in the entire range
Smell
Strong fruity nose — candy peaches, fresh green apple, cherry cough drop. Deep creme brulee and stone fruit from the long aging. Complex and evolved
Sip
Pronounced oak — semi-sweet and slightly drying. Tanned leather, drying tobacco leaves, and a touch of smoky depth. The 18 years of Tennessee aging create a remarkably mature and complex profile. Stone fruit, creme brulee, and leather dominate
Savor
Very long finish with leather, tobacco, oak, and stone fruit. Drying but not bitter. The most premium Dickel expression — demonstrating that Tennessee whisky can achieve bourbon-rivaling complexity at extreme age
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Furniture Maker: Wood (oak), Leather (tanned leather); Tobacco Shop: tobacco leaves; Sweet Shop: creme brulee; Greengrocer: Orchard (peach, apple, cherry), Stone (stone fruit); Smoke House: light smoke
George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old
15 Years46% ABV$55-70
Single barrel, new American white oak, chill-charcoal mellowed. Proof varies 40%-52.3% per barrel. Mash bill: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley
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Sight
Deep amber with rich copper-mahogany highlights; 15 years of oak contact creates significant colour depth
Smell
Brown butter, rich caramel, stewed apples, vanilla, and the typical Dickel grain/hay note. Oak and leather with hints of dried fruit from the extended aging
Sip
Rich and oak-driven with brown butter, caramel, stewed apple, and vanilla. The 15-year aging brings significant wood influence — tannic, structured, and complex. Single barrel variation means each bottle is unique. Can be hit-or-miss per barrel
Savor
Long finish with oak, dried fruit, brown butter, and the distinctive Dickel grain note. The longest finish in the standard Dickel range. More wood-forward than the Bottled in Bond
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Furniture Maker: Wood (oak, leather); Sweet Shop: caramel, vanilla; Bakery: Sweet (brown butter); Greengrocer: Orchard (stewed apple), Dried (dried fruit)