I found George Dickel Bottled In Bond in an interesting way. I decided to just use the Virginia ABC web site to search for something interesting to try instead of signing up for a lottery and being disappointed or paying outrageous prices for some product that has tripled in price since the last time I tried the whiskey. Mrsalphageek was kind enough to get me a bottle in a Virginia ABC store on her way from work. Not every store carries this product, so it was a stroke of good luck to find George Dickel Bottled In Bond nearby.

While the web site said George Dickel Bottled In Bond was 13 years old, my bottle says 11 years. While not the same, finding any bottle of whiskey with a double digit age statement that is reasonably priced these days is a score worth writing about, so here goes.

Nose: Oak heavy with a hint of sweet caramel, then the oak comes back again, and there is not much in the way of a strong ethanol.

Pop: This is a mild up front flavor. The flavor grows slowly, until it blooms fully into the taste.

Taste: The taste is rich and generous. There is an amazing body, almost syrupy just the way I love it.

Finish: Goes down easily, smoothly without any burn.

Some may argue the value proposition of George Dickel Bottled In Bond, but I find it to be an incredible value in a world filled with over $100 whiskey being common. At around $40, one should grab this if at all possible if you are looking for something interesting to try.