I have been looking forward to getting my hands on George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend 2022 from brings something here to compliment the other while maintaining their products integrity. Bottled at 50% abv, SRP $109 and priced at $109.99 Very floral nose with rose petal being the focal scent, it promises genuine character.
Nose
Very floral nose with rose petal being the focal scent. This bouquet is wrapped in fresh cut oak and brown sugar. It s not overly complex, but extremely pleasant. Soft, surprisingly delicate.
Palate
An adventure in flavor, rosewater, honey, and toffee. It quickly lights up the chest with a soft fire. It is watery and goes down easily. Evolving profile leads to rich earth flavors. There is a hint of spice if you hold the whiskey on your tongue, almost a cayenne pepper tingle. We have brown sugar and figs towards the back end. The finish is quick but leaves enough to be remembered. It is a very inviting whiskey, and the first sip to the final breath tie very well together.
Finish
This was a treat! This is a fun collaboration because it highlights the strengths of both styles without sacrificing the overall product. We have classic rye whiskey punches with a full display of the bouquet of flavors. Each distillery brings something here to compliment the other while maintaining their products integrity. I am a fan. The burn is a bit more intense than I would like. I enjoyed the sweet and savory profile here, it makes for a good drink. This is a fun one to pull off the bar cart for your friends who like rye.
The Bottom Line
George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend 2022 delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $109.99 Very floral nose with rose petal being the focal scent represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
