🥃 George Dickel No. 12
A Tennessee whiskey line of George Dickel with the number 12, first bottled in 1964; 45% ABV; mash of 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley.
George Dickel No. 12 is a Tennessee whiskey line of the George Dickel brand, stronger than No. 8. According to VinePair, it was launched in 1964 as Tan Label Superior No. 12, and Breaking Bourbon gives its strength as 45% ABV (90 proof). According to the same review, production is still ongoing.
The mash is the same as in No. 8: 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley. Before ageing, the spirit is chilled to about 40 °F and filtered through sugar maple charcoal. According to VinePair, the blend is made of whiskeys aged 6 to 8 years; Breaking Bourbon writes that the bottle carries no age statement. So check these details against the label.
Why this matters to you. If No. 8 seems light to you, No. 12 offers a higher strength with the same mash. Compare it with Barrel Select, where the age is given as a range, and with Jack Daniel's. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol consumption is safe for health.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 45% ABV |
|---|---|
| Cask type | oak barrels |
| Distillation method | charcoal mellowing after chilling the spirit to about 40 °F |
| Minimum maturation | VinePair: 6 to 8 years; Breaking Bourbon: no age statement |
| Raw material | 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 George Dickel No. 12 → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🐝 American white oak
- Made from
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 George Dickel, 🥃 Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Jack Daniel's, 🥃 George Dickel Bottled in Bond, 🥃 George Dickel Bottled in Bond, 🥃 George Dickel No. 8, 🥃 George Dickel No. 8
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that No. 12 has a different mash from No. 8?
No. According to VinePair, the mash is the same; No. 12 differs in blend age and strength.
What is the strength of No. 12?
45% ABV (90 proof), according to Breaking Bourbon.
Does the bottle state an age?
Breaking Bourbon says there is no age statement; VinePair estimates the blend at 6 to 8 years.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🧪 Water — ~87% of milk.
- 🐝 American white oak — A North American oak that gives wine strong vanilla and coconut notes.
Similar
🥃 George Dickel Barrel Select · 🥃 George Dickel No. 8 · 🥃 George Dickel Bottled in Bond · 🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Bourbon · 🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Rye · 🥃 Bulleit Rye
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- VinePair: 9 Things You Should Know About George Dickel Tennessee Whisky (No. 8 and No. 12 launched 1964; same mash bill; chilling to 40 F and sugar maple charcoal; Diageo)
- Breaking Bourbon: George Dickel Superior No. 12 review (45 %; no age statement; 84 % corn, 8 % rye, 8 % malted barley)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)