For George Dickel's 2008 Vintage, What a Difference Two Years Makes

If at first you succeed, wait two years and try again.  That seems to be Nicole Austin's philosophy when it comes to the 2008 George Dickel Bottled in Bond offering.  Austin is the Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (Diageo) General Manager and Distiller.

The first iteration did just fine, thank you, earning a score of 95 from Whisky Advocate and Double Gold at the 2021 San Francisco International Spirits Competition.  The latest bottling, which features a combination of lots that have matured for an additional two years, which offers whisky drinkers the best balance of bold complexity since first being considered in previous years.

Similar to previous releases, the new George Dickel Bottled in Bond is a 13 year old whisky that offers a profile that's dominated by fruit and nut notes, with an inviting nose of bright fresh cherry, cedar and almond and structured oak finish. At 100 proof (50% ABV), George Dickel Bottled in Bond Fall 2008, Aged 13 Years is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks and plays well in many classic cocktails like a Perfect Manhattan, thoughtfully garnished with a cherry, she says.

"Since its first inception, I've been proud to work on the George Dickel Bottled in Bond Series as it's a lineup defined by credibility and transparency. While each new release has had their subtle differences, they've overall shared the same hallmark traits as well as consistently offered whisky drinkers a quality Bottled in Bond option at an approachable price point," said Austin.