George Dickel 15 yr MacArthur (Store Pick 96.2 proof) Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey 750ml

Aged 15 years in new charred American oak and bottled precisely at 96.2 proof, this single barrel George Dickel expression concentrates the depth of extended maturation while preserving the distillery’s original cold-charcoal mellowing process. Sourced from a carefully vetted cask at the historic Cascade Hollow facility in Tullahoma, Tennessee, every 750ml bottle delivers the unblended consistency that defines true single barrel releases.

The additional aging time drives thorough lignin degradation and vanillin extraction, transforming the raw distillate into a smoother, structurally sound spirit that carries heavier aromatic compounds without harsh ethanol heat. In the glass, the initial profile highlights butterscotch, dark caramel, dried apricot, toasted pecan, and warm vanilla. After 20 minutes of oxidation, deeper layers of aged leather, ground clove, and fresh charred oak become apparent. At 96.2 proof, the palate retains substantial viscosity, moving through dark fruit warmth and cinnamon spice before resolving into a prolonged finish of toasted wood and gentle smoke.

Serve neat to observe how the temperature shift gradually unlocks secondary aromatics, or introduce three to five drops of filtered water to lift dormant tannins and soften the spice edge. This bottling appeals to Tennessee whiskey enthusiasts and aged spirit collectors looking for a controlled, boutique release that successfully merges traditional charcoal filtration methods with longer barrel programs typically reserved for bourbon.