George Dickel No12 Tennessee Whisky

Information regarding George Dickel No12 Tennessee Whisky

George Dickel is a small batch Tennessee Whisky and is a great whisky to have whenever you feel like a dram. With this being a small batch better quality control can be done and the whisky is always the finest quality. George Dickel is like every other American Whisky and is starts out as mash. The mash mixture is allowed to ferment. After this process it is double distilled to about 160 proof, then it is put through a charcoal filtration system. George Dickel is the only Tennessee whisky to chill the whisky first with this filtration process. It is then put into the cask for aging for a minimum of eight years.

After this the whisky is ready and comes at 45% which is ideal for adding water or ice as it is stronger than a 'normal' whisky which comes in around 40%.

The flavour is sweet and the smell is of grain and oak. You can also taste caramel and vanilla. The finish has a lovely bite to it, but very smooth. It is well worth the after feeling. It is also said that this whisky is best when left to air for a few minutes and to swirl the glass about to let the flavour come out totally.

Also with this whisky being easy affordable brand and with the high quality of the product it is a great sipping whisky. It has a price in the UK of around £34 and can be delivered worldwide. More details are below regarding buying this whisky, but if you stay in American you are better off to purchase this locally.

Distillery Details for George Dickel No12 Tennessee Whisky

George A. Dickel distillery is in Tennessee and has been making whisky since 1870. The actual location of the distillery is on the Highland Rim of the Cumberland Plateau, between Nashville and Chattanooga.

The distillery is in an ideal place for the water source of the nearby Cascade Springs. The history within the distillery is very interesting and it was George Dickel that discovered that whisky that is made in the winter months is smoother than whisky made is the summer.

The distillery have a tour available which is very interesting. One of the facts about the tour is on site there is a working post office - the only distillery is America, if not the world to have this facility. The tour is available Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4pm, but it is closed durning major U.S. holidays. The last tour starts daily at 3:30pm. For more information contact (931) 857-3124 ext. 230. If you do go for this distillery tour you will have to where good footwear and no open toe shoes are allowed.

Where to buy George Dickel No12 Tennessee Whisky

George Dickel No12 Tennessee Whisky comes in a bottle size of 75cl with 45% strength

Cost price is £33.99 inc Vat at The Whisky Exchange
Prices subject to change.