George Dickel Rye 1.75 L

George Dickel Rye is a straight rye whisky from the George Dickel distillery in Cascade Hollow, Tennessee, made from a mash bill that's roughly 95% rye and 5% malted barley — sourced by Dickel's parent company and finished/bottled under the Dickel name after their own chill-mellowing step through sugar maple charcoal. That charcoal mellowing, the same Lincoln County Process used in Dickel's Tennessee whisky, softens the rye's typical sharp spice into something rounder than most straight ryes. Expect black pepper and clove up front, backed by vanilla and a dry, spicy finish. This 1.75 L bottle suits anyone who goes through rye quickly, whether for cocktails or regular neat pours.

How to drink George Dickel Rye

Build a Manhattan or a rye Old Fashioned with it — the spice holds up well against sweet vermouth or a sugar cube. It's smooth enough to sip neat too, especially once it's had a minute to open up.