Typically, you don’t see Kentucky bourbon or Tennessee whiskey aged for longer than a few years. As compared to Scotch aged in Scotland (which often is done for decades), the extreme weather and temperature shifts in Kentucky and Tennessee force whiskey/bourbon barrels to expand and contract more, which actually expedites the aging process (while making it difficult to care for when compared to traditional Scotch). However, from time to time you’ll find an outlier in this, which now includes George Dickel (who uses the Scottish spelling “whisky” for his Tennessee spirits as a tribute to Scotch whisky).

A 13-year-old limited release, the 100-proof George Dickel Bottled in Bond nabbed awards throughout the spirits circle, including a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For American bourbon and whiskey lovers, this is a must try spirit as it provides a well-rounded, smoother finish than what many of the shorter-aged bourbons offer.