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I. W. Harper Bourbon Whiskey Review

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Diageo brings the classic I.W. Harper back to the United States for the first time in about 20 years.  The old brand used to sit on the bottom of the whiskey shelves.  The new I.W. Harper is moving up in the world. (more…)

George Dickel Rye Whisky Review

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George Dickel distills great whisky in Tennessee.  George Dickel Rye is not one of them.  It actually comes from MGP in Indiana.  The 95% rye/5% barley mash bill is really popular.  You may have seen it as Bulleit Rye, Templeton Rye, Redemption Rye and more.  George Dickel makes the rye whisky unique by charcoal mellowing it. (more…)

A Visit to Cascade Hollow – Home of George Dickel

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Last month Diageo, George Dickel’s parent company, invited me to the George Dickel distillery, covering my travel expenses in the process.  I was joined by four fellow whiskey bloggers for a private tour conducted by distiller Allisa Henley.  It seems Diageo really wanted us to come away with a better understanding of what goes into making George Dickel Tennessee Whisky.  I’m already a fan of their products, so this tour was highly anticipated.  Let the whiskey geek-out begin. (more…)