New Cascade Moon Whisky release celebrates George Dickel's 150th anniversary

Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. - home of George Dickel Tennessee Whisky - has announced the launch of a special release to honour the brand's heritage.

The latest release in the Cascade Moon Whisky series, Cascade Moon Edition No. 2, celebrates the 150th anniversary of George A. Dickel & Co and its whisky-making prestige.

For this second release, the distillery took whisky from a small batch blend curated around the first barrel of Tennessee whisky filled after the distillery returned from shutdown in 2003. It is bottled at 45% ABV.

The blend uses fewer than 20 barrels, holding some of the distillery's top whiskies aged at least 17 years - which the company considers to be a fitting tribute for the 150th anniversary.

Its packaging also pays homage to the anniversary, with a unique sand-blasted ceramic bottle sourced from a craft producer and labels hand-printed using a 130-year-old press.

Cascade Moon Edition No. 2 will be sold at specialist liquor stores in Tennessee, California and Texas (RRP $249.99 for a 750ml bottle).

23 December 2020 - Bethany Whymark