Distiller Notes
George Dickel No. 1 is the foundation where all of George Dickel’s handcrafted corn-based whiskies begin. Crafted in Tullahoma from the same mash bill as our No. 8, No. 12 and Barrel Select whiskies, and finished with the signature Dickel "Chill Charcoal Mellowing" process, our No. 1 Foundation Recipe is the finest un-aged whisky around.
As George himself would have said, it’s "Mellow as Moonlight."
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Wine Enthusiast
Clear in the glass with a warm, comfortingly polenta-like aroma, this white corn-based whiskey bills itself as “mellow as moonlight.” It's fleetingly sweet on the palate and surprisingly delicate at first sip. Additional sips build warmer, richer notes of vanilla, marshmallow and coconut, with faint corn sweetness on the crisp finish.
Though they do have a great deal in common, Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon are not the same. While both must be made from a grain mash bill of at least 51% corn and then left to age in unused, charred white oak barrels, what makes Tennessee Whiskey special is the charcoal filtering process that occurs just before the new-make spirit is transferred to barrel. Known as the Lincoln County Process, this filtering strips off some of the harsher flavor notes, making Tennessee Whiskey smooth and approachable.