Distillery: Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (Also known as George Dickel Distillery)
Region: Tullahoma, Tennessee
Aging: No Age Statement
ABV: 45%
Proof: 90
Mash Bill: 84% Corn, 8% Rye, 8% Malted Barley
Non-Chill Filtered: No
MSRP Price: $25
Appearance: Amber
George Dickel Superior No. 12 Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, oak, vanilla, peanut, nutmeg, citrus zest
Palate: Maple brown sugar, nutty flavors like roasted almonds or hazelnut, rye spice, and pepper
Finish: Medium finish with a bit of heat – leaves you with a toffee and nutty flavor with lingering rye spice and pepper
Is Dickel 12 an Approachable Whisky?
Dickel 12 is a pretty easy whiskey to drink.
It has a very distinct nutty flavor to it that I don’t find present in many whiskeys, but I definitely got peanut on the nose and roasted nut flavors on the palate.
While Dickel 12 does drink smoothly, it isn’t your typical bourbon flavor.
Is Dickel 12 Complex?
Dickel 12 isn’t particularly complex, but it does have a few layers of flavor.
It starts with a very sweet butterscotch, toffee, and brown sugar flavor and then moves over a bit more into the nutty, almost peanut or roasted almond, flavors and finishes out with a nice touch of rye spice and pepper.
What are Dickel 12’s strongest attributes/flavors?
The nutty flavors in Dickel 12 stand out the most.
It’s a flavor you don’t get often in many whiskeys, but it can be enjoyable.
Another attribute that is unique in Dickel 12 is that it is filtered through sugar-maple charcoal similar to Jack Daniel’s charcoal filtering.
Is Dickel 12 a go-to whisky?
For the price tag, Dickel 12 tastes pretty darn good.
While it’s not my preferred flavor profile and would likely not be a personal go-to whiskey, I could easily see anyone who enjoys the nutty flavors finding this bottle to be a good deal at the price point.
Is Dickel 12 priced accurately to its quality?
Dickel 12 is priced accurately to its quality. It costs $25 and that is what you are getting – an easy sipper for a great price.
Conclusion for Dickel Superior 12
Everyone has always recommended Dickel for its unique flavor profile and now I know what everyone is talking about.
When you first pour Dickel 12 you’ll notice a different note than you’re used to, but it grows on you.
If you’ve never tried it, I would recommend giving this bottle a shot. You can’t really go wrong for the price.
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