TULLAHOMA, Tenn., May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1897, the federal
government enacted The Bottled in Bond Act to help guarantee a
spirit's authenticity and quality. Fast forward more than 120
years, Nicole Austin – General
Manager and Distiller of Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. – is trying
her hand at this special offering and reinforcing George Dickel's commitment to making unique,
high quality whisky available at a great value with the release of
George Dickel Bottled in Bond as her first innovation since joining
the company in 2018.
George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky is a limited
release, 13-year-old whisky that has already racked up a score of
95 (on a scale of 100) and earned the designation of "Best Buy"
from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Additionally, George Dickel
Bottled in Bond took home a Gold medal this spring at the San
Francisco World Spirits Competition.
At 100-proof (50% ABV), George Dickel Bottled in Bond offers a
bold and assertive profile with a well-balanced finish highlighted
by tastes of light honey, tropical fruit, warm spices, and a touch
of leather. George Dickel Bottled in Bond has a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $35.99,
making it a must-try for whisky lovers.
The first bottles of George Dickel Bottled in Bond will be
available for purchase in the Bottle Shop at Cascade Hollow
Distilling Co. this Friday, May 17, and then will roll out to
retailers nationwide later in the month. For information on
the distillery and Visitor's Center, please visit
www.georgedickel.com.
"We wanted George Dickel Bottled in Bond to be rooted in
authenticity, quality and truth, reflective of the values we feel
are most important when making Tennessee's finest whisky," said Austin. "The
aged whisky stocks we have access to here at Cascade Hollow are
absolutely beautiful, and it's important to me that we create
whisky that's sure to be a great value for the quality you're
getting."
To be labeled as Bottled in Bond, a spirit must be: composed
only of the same class and type of spirits, the product of one
distillation season by one distillery (distilled by Cascade Hollow
Distilling Co. at Cascade Hollow Distillery, DSP-TN-2, during the
fall season of 2005), unaltered from the original condition or
character, stored in oak containers a federally bonded warehouse
under U.S. government supervision (stored at Cascade Hollow
Distillery in Tullahoma, TN) for
at least four years (13 years old) and bottled at 100 proof (50%
ABV) and reduced in proof only by the addition of water to not less
than 100 proof. George Dickel Bottled in Bond has been aged and
bottled according to this special set of regulations from the U.S.
government's Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits.
While Nicole Austin recommends
first trying the whisky neat or on the rocks to realize the full
flavor profile, George Dickel Bottled in Bond can also lend a
beautiful backbone to popular cocktails like the Old Fashioned or
Manhattan.
George Dickel Bottled in Bond has a mash bill of 84% corn, 8%
rye and 8% malted barley. It is chill charcoal mellowed like the
rest of the George Dickel Tennessee Whisky portfolio, which helps
it get that the smooth mouthfeel for which the brand is best
known.
As with all the whiskies in the George
Dickel family, your friends at Cascade Hollow encourage you
to sip this new offering the same way it's made – slowly and
responsibly.
About George Dickel Tennessee Whisky
Back in the late 1800's, George
Dickel worked to fulfill his dream for crafting the
smoothest Tennessee Whisky around. Over a century later, we
continue to honor George's timeless values and
tradition. Legend has it that early on George
discovered that whisky made in the cold winter months tasted
smoother. Today we honor this tradition by chilling our
whisky before filtering it through sugar-maple charcoal so it's
mellow as moonlight just how George liked. For more
information, please visit www.GeorgeDickel.com and always
remember to drink responsibly.
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