George Dickel 9 Years Old 103 Proof Sour Mash Whisky 750ml
$115.00 $103.50
George Dickel 9 Years old whiskey is from George Dickel’s private cask programme, which bottles individual barrels of nine-year-old and 14-year-old for individuals. Each bottle is hand labelled and signed by George Dickel’s master distiller.
The George Dickel Hand Selected Barrel Whiskey is a product of the brand’s private barrel program, available as either a 14-year whiskey or this 9-year whiskey. Double-distilled and charcoal mellowed, this Tennessee whiskey is bottled from a single cask following maturation. It’s bottled at 51.5% ABV, and packaged in its own box. It can come with a customizable, vintage-inspired decanter tag and each bottle is individually barrel numbered.
TASTING NOTES OF George Dickel 9 Years Old Whisky
Vital Stats:
103 proof. Aged nine years. 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% barley. The label does not identify the barrel, but does include the bottle number (mine is no. 102). $40-50.
Appearance:
Dark, ruddy amber. Legs cling to the glass indefatigably, spaced uniformly. It’s a kick to watch the legs fall if you have half an hour to waste.
Nose:
At 103 proof, sticking your nose in the glass will just burn. But give it a minute (and a little space) and you’ll find toast, sawdust, and creamed corn. After another moment, there’s syrup, caramel, cinnamon, and the very distinct aroma of a tart Granny Smith apple.
Palate:
Oak, allspice, and barley to smooth out the rough edges. While the flavors aren’t especially surprising initially, the texture is stunning—silky and viscous, coating the mouth, then leaving a cool sensation, as if someone snuck a drop of chilled slivovitz into your glass. It finishes with a pinch of black pepper and wintergreen.