George Dickel No. 12 Superior Grade Tennessee Whisky

Tennessee Whiskey Region, USA

Tennessee's most critically acclaimed whisky outside the Jack Daniel's portfolio — the No. 12 is George Dickel's flagship expression, chill-filtered through sugar maple charcoal before barreling (the Dickel distinction). 90 proof; corn-forward mash bill; medium-aged. Vanilla cream, caramel, cinnamon spice, and a characteristic 'chilly filtered' smoothness. Consistently 91-93 points from Whisky Advocate and a best-buy designation across publications. The benchmark for comparing Tennessee's two great whisky traditions.

Pairing intelligence

• casual: Dickel No. 12's smooth Tennessee character bridges the country fried steak; a Tennessee spirit for a Tennessee comfort tradition
• casual: Dickel No. 12's smooth Tennessee character bridges the chicken wings; a Cascade Hollow spirit for Tennessee's backyard grill
• amuse: George Dickel No. 12's chill-filtered smoothness and corn-forward sweetness pairs perfectly with sweet-savoury preparations — the smoky bacon and bourbon glaze mirror the whisky's oak character while dates amplify the natural sweetness of the Tennessee charcoal process.
• casual: Dickel No. 12's approachable Tennessee character bridges the pinto beans and smoked ham; a Tennessee spirit for a Tennessee table
• dessert: Dickel No. 12 in the caramel cream creates a Tennessee apple crisp tradition; a smooth whiskey for a smooth Southern dessert
• casual: Mellow Tennessee character and vanilla oak harmonise with smoky pulled pork
• casual: Dickel No. 12 in the glaze creates a Tennessee turkey loop; a Cascade Hollow spirit for a Southern celebration bird