George Dickel Tabasco Barrel Finish Review

While technically not whiskey, the mad scientists at Dickel have created a liquor infused with an essential oil made from Tabasco and aged in the same barrels.
Big thanks to Kenneth Brown for the bottle. Cheers ya M.B.!

[@jackruaro]

I wasn't expecting Daniel and Rex to be the only Whiskeytubers to like this.

[@MrRossman2]

They tend to be amazingly open minded about whiskey, but this may be a little TOO open minded.

[@manualboyca]

ADHD Whiskey has a video about this whiskey that CRACKED ME UP!

[@jeromeschmidt7805]

My wife and I watched it a couple times - it's a classic!

[@tsubakichan]

I've got to go rewatch it after this. It's so epic!

[@tasdevl]

That’s all I could think of the whole time

[@manualboyca]

@@jeromeschmidt7805 absolutely a whiskey tube classic! 😂

[@nathanhuey3734]

Thanks to Rex you are probably the only whiskey reviewer‘s who can recall from experiential memory…. spicy Cheeto whiskey. Good on you.

[@qfc1313]

I've actually been waiting for this one. 😆

[@coreymegran6332]

Me too!!! This is the first bottle of whiskey I ever bought for myself, and I’ve wanted to send this bottle in for YEARS. Dunno why I didn’t. Well done Kenneth, you bastard.

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

I had it in a glass with a dill pickle in it. Sounds weird, but it was surprisingly good. Definitely not something to have all the time, but it was good.

[@nicknumber1512]

Well that really pickles my Dickel.

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

@@nicknumber1512 YES!!!😂 hahahaha

[@imadequate3376]

I think I'm gonna pickel with dickel and try it out

[@ilikejelloyay208]

I actually like this stuff. Tobasco is aged in bourbon barrels. While I like it, I would like to see a higher proof (true whiskey) without the pepper infusion. Just aged whiskey in used tobasco barrels.

[@colbypupgaming1962]

It's apparently aged in Jack Daniel's barrels specifically.

[@Q_The_Rabbit]

I have a source for Caperdonich 18, and it is YUMMY!!! Thanks for enlightening me. My Del Bac & Colkegan, are house daily faves. Our dry weeks Thanksgiving to Christmas are bringing fond memories out. Have a head cold, just sit in the Tabasco Avery Island parking lot with windows down. Your head will clear in 5 min

[@elberttanner6189]

If your were making a blend, "just for kicks", with this, how would a jigger of this Dickel Tobasco finish with a 1/2 teaspoon of Wee Beastie do? That might be the start to a bar-be-que sauce

[@robviousobviously5757]

you have mastered the one breath INTRO... now the one breath OUTRO.. messing with each other in turn... EPIC

[@Spigsley]

This is why I subbed to this channel.

[@hotdog99100]

For the sweetness. Not surprised, peppers have quite a bit of sugars in them. With the hot peppers the sugars are masked by the spice. In growing and then making hot sauce I cook the sauce in alpha and beta amylase to break down the long starch chains into simple sugars and break down and smooth the texture.

[@mrplow3874]

That’s extremely interesting. Couple questions, if I may? Is this your original idea or have others done it? Do you know the approximate ratio of simple sugars to starches within the peppers, before the amylase application?

[@h5c8h]

Tried this at the distillery in Tennessee on my way back from Kentucky (and all the distillery tours there). They add pure cane sugar to the whiskey after distillation to add the sweetness. Not bad, but definitely a novelty "whiskey"; might be good for Dead Turtle Shots.

[@JadisMercado]

I bought some of these for 50% off earlier this year. Apparently they are discontinued as they are no longer listed on the George Dickel website. Get them while you can, or not.

[@bryanwalker1737]

I bought this 3 yrs ago, and really like it neat, but only when I eat Mexican food. I am an Army Vet and consumed large quantities of Tabasco on my C rations in the early 1980s, so this liqueur works for me!

[@markm6254]

I tried this on the distillery tour when it was released. Everyone on the tour who was a whiskey fan hated it. A couple of ladies who were there because their significant other dragged them along were the only people at that session who liked it. Neither of them liked whiskey and they didn't like any of the other expressions; just the tobasco finish.

[@buttersonvuddlast6640]

Well george dickle Tennessee whiskey sucks theres no reason to charcoal filter whiskey it takes 99% of what makes whiskey whiskey. Put vodka in a barrel boom you get Tennessee whiskey. No hate just saying. Kentucky bourbon delicious top of the bourbon class. Its comparable to blended scotch and single malt scotch almost, being single malt meaning only barley and pot distilled ya know. Theres a couple nice blended scotches but none compare to single malt scotches imo. Not to be a snob i like bourbon and tabasco what makes Tennessee whiskey Tennessee whiskey kinda bothers me. Just buy vodka if you dont like flavor is all. Im sippin some makers mark cask strength and cheers to you bud just needed to say it to someone. Tennessee is to whiskey is what Canada is to the USA. Pitiful and close by.

[@Firenmage433]

@@buttersonvuddlast6640this was an entertaining read

[@dack4545]

I'll watch this on the morning before I continue my operations manager course , but this sounds like a Whiskey Daniel would love 🤣👍🇦🇺

[@DeusHircus]

I've had this one on the shelves for a couple of years now, I grabbed it as soon as it was released because I'm a huge whiskey fan and Tabasco fan, among other hot sauces. Whiskey bottles don't last long in my house. The ones that hang around are either special or terrible, and this was one of the few in the 2nd category. My least favorite part was the sweetness. Anyways, I poured a glass to sip along with this video (why not) and either the bottle's changed or my tastes have but I was surprised to mildly enjoy it now. Not sure if I'll continue to sip this one but I'm curious to find a cocktail to make this a part of

[@maysboy11]

Bloody Mary!

[@768lbman]

I’ve had this with a pickle back and it went together pretty good!

[@dryii]

Very fun episode. Thanks guys.

[@danielyoungjr.9076]

This is one of my favorite Dickel products out there. It’s very good

[@tracyramsey890]

I liked this a lot more than I expected. Gave it to a bartender friend to see what cocktails he comes up with.

[@discostoo]

Quinoa, Veggies, Egg. Rex's own hell unleashed.

[@wking8]

I've owned a bottle for 3 years. It's gone down an inch so far. I want to try this as a replacement for a vodka in a spicy bloody Mary

[@dio52]

I had that thought as well, but I can't imagine whiskey with tomato. I wonder if you could get something interesting with some other veggie juice, like carrots or beets. Or something briny for the dirty martini lovers.

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

Tried this in a Whisky bar during our Whisky group tasting. My husband and I loved it and giggled the whole time. All the others in the group wouldn't even touch it, but they knew it was shit - their loss 🤣 I mean, I wouldn't buy a bottle, but such a fun idea

[@robviousobviously5757]

GOOD MORNING YOU MB'S.... 🥃

[@aaronday2857]

I can't believe I've had a whiskey years before these guys.

[@tomjares7559]

Lol! Finished a bottle sometime ago. Used to add it to other whiskies for a kick. A fun addition to the bar.

[@AVERAGEWHISKEYDRINKER]

Out of 6 videos I've watched...you guys are the ONLY ones that liked this....LOL

[@Barronvoncrash]

My first thought when he mentioned Leopold was "how will a whiskey & a scope go together 🤔?", I only knew of the firearms optics company, I have now learned of a new whiskey to try 🙃.

[@jaybird4834]

Welcome to weird Tuesday. This is the bottle to try for fun when someone else brings it. Better they get stuck with it then you. Happy trails to you. (Wonder how many people know that reference)

[@petergolden5584]

I’m finally caught up on the 1 year anniversary of the glorious Golden donations of 2020

[@jmanswat2457]

I understand and approve of this kind of whiskey- for cocktails. I haven't tried this but I've had the Wicked Pickle Whiskey and it has become my favorite base for dirty martinis and bloody Mary's. (Or whatever you call it but with whiskey)

[@XIIIRog]

You should make Our Favorites playlist :) I am new to this and enjoy your content. It would be a nice way to start watching to learn

[@barrettdoran5203]

I had this at the Cascade Hollow Distillery, and sadly they only sold it in the 2oz minis, but totally wanted this in a BloodyMary. I found it really enjoyable, and def covered up the profile of the normal George Dickel that isn't my jam.

[@gregwest7465]

Okay, okay, okay. So this was snuck in by Diageo while they were in between head distillers. It’s not for everyone but it has tons of uses. Here’s a fun recipe….2oz Dickel Tabasco, .75-1oz fresh lemon Juice, .5oz of Tamarind Syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Shake, serve on rocks in a glass with a Tajin rim and a half orange moon to garnish. I call it the Ankle Biter 😘

[@tickfisher721]

I was thinking of trying it in a Bloody Mary. Great review👍

[@brettburkhart2802]

Consider substituting vodka with Tabasco Dickel in a Bloody Mary. It will change your life...maybe. I actually liked it neat better than I would have thought. Only got it for fun and because it was under ten dollars.

[@mayankkandwal]

Since this has capsaicin (an oily liquid), I wonder what would happen if one adds a couple of drops of water. Similar to traditional oily whisky, would this make it more aggressive?

[@cajunrando2556]

It's interesting that Rex picked up on the cinnamon. The only thing that we have found that makes this worth drinking is in an Irish coffee.

[@SanskarWagley]

Been waiting for this for a long time

[@nredman]

Holy S you guys reviewed this - awesome lol

[@neilmiddleton787]

DANIEL what is CONFISCATED BOURBON the world needs to know wishing you both a safe and merry Christmas

[@jamesfrancis3042]

Bloody marry is all I will say. Amazing!

[@DJWizat]

Finally Diageo has an answer to Fireball!

[@aner_bda]

OK, I'm not going to lie. I want to try this whiskey.

[@rawwbnoles4787]

Where I come from in Northwest Florida, if you're not putting Tabasco in everything including your morning cereal, you aren't living. As a matter of fact, I'm cooking a thing of chicken and dumplings right now. Guess what's going in it? Tabasco. Black eyed peas and ham hocks on new years, tabasco will be in it, too!

[@misinformedmarti]

This seems like the type of whiskey that is mixed with beef stock for a cocktail.

[@jeremyk.866]

I notice you have a lot of open bottles in your collection. What is your opinion on how long an opened bottle of whiskey last? There seems to be varying differences of opinion and I wonder what a person with your expertise knows about this topic?

[@WhiskyLoversSociety]

Very interesting and strange, somehow I would like to try it. Love the hot stuff.

[@whartonloser]

You should ban Kenneth Brown for sending this ... you guys are the only reviewers that didn't crap ALL over this swill !

[@dajuice7030]

Sounds like we need a whiskey vault poll of your favorite flavored whiskey and you guys have to figure out appropriate cocktails.

[@luvyesmusici4886]

I found a bottle of Fire God tiquila when I visited my brother in San Diego. Tiquila soaked in jalapeno peppers. Use to bring it to parties.

[@chstrumpetdude]

Tasting Tour lady at the distillery touted it as great for bloody mary's. However, they never mentioned distilling tabasco as well for its essence, but it was at the end of the tasting so who knows if I was 100% there lol.

[@Alif33333]

preemptively liking the video

[@thebourbonnook]

This was made for Bloody Mary's. Not all the time but it's a good way to change up the classic bloody from time to time. Dickel Tabasco and a few spoonfuls of pickle juice with Zing Zang.

[@memorama66]

You guys probably already shot the episode but the rare whiskey Friday intro right before christmas should be done in the form of a christmas jingle. 🎄 Also how about an auto tuned effect for "weird" like you do with "funk". Just a thought

[@wolframreactor74]

Avery Island, LA. It is actually a Salt Dome.

[@ESowder24]

I’ve had it I liked it

[@mikehoncho2003]

Different take on a Prairie Fire shot. I will still try it.

[@danjennings5068]

I've been using serrano bitters in cocktails for a good while. Also Ancho Reyes. Some spice can really elevate a drink.

[@charlesrense5199]

I love tobasco, I must try this.

[@brettAnichols]

It would make an amazing ice cream🤯

[@zackzenron]

Can't wait for them to do a Worcestershire finished whiskey next.

[@orionkresse9376]

So great to use in oyster shooters!

[@johnstinson7018]

Saturday episode idea! Using this to used I m mixed drinks but have the gang try them all and vote for the best

[@wasabijoe2351]

I tried making Bloody Mary’s with it. Different for sure but not bad. Not bad straight either. Not a first choice obviously but it doesn’t suck.

[@Writerx83]

It’s really not bad. I was at the factory and sampled it. Wanted to hate it so bad but couldn’t. I don’t want it on my shelf, but it could be in a drink and not be a joke.

[@paladonis]

Tabasco has always had too much vinegar to me by itself. That being said, I would totally try this and might look for it!

[@grndzro777]

Makes it even better for eggs. The acetic acid mixes with the choline to make acetyl-choline which is an important neurotransmitter. It's amazing for waking up in the morning.

[@williamsmith1741]

How does the Tabasco finish compare to the Longmorn black pepper taste?

[@Kelnx]

I've seen the "Bloody Molly", which is a Bloody Mary with whiskey instead of vodka. I wonder how this might do in it, adding the spice to it.

[@jakealgie434]

If you like this, you need to try Black Craft- Ghost Pepper whiskey. I had it one year at ozzfest, blew my mind.... and mouth a little.....BUT it was amazing only downside is we can't get it here in the UK

[@tommycollums9930]

I use smoked jalapeno simple syrup and this. Makes a great spicy old fashion.

[@awiii8295]

I like it, makes a good Bloody Mary or whatever the whiskey version is called.

[@tightcutz624]

I really enjoy this review. I like that you guys recognize the flavor profile but don’t dog this whiskey but give its proper review for what it is…. Heheheh

[@screenPhiles]

Why is does the resolution of this video start very sharp, then lessens till about a bit after halfway, then sharpens again?

[@lilinguhongo2621]

for me, most recognisable component of tabasco is the vinegar bite, and wouldn't appreciate that in any drink... and I disagree on the "capsaicin bite in the throat". Might be very individual, but for me most of the hot peppers attack tongue and lips, it's alcohol, vinegar, black pepper on the throat... enough question marks to give that stuff a try I think... have to see whether it's avaialable over here...

[@BaneOfXistence4]

Ah yes. The Bourbon Junkies favorite whiskey has arrived.

[@mikedouglas6538]

I mixed it with an apple cocktail mix and it wasn't bad. It's kind of a Freball thing.

[@alexgrinage]

Bloody mary might be fire

[@wknight8111]

I wonder if that would have a place in something like a Bloody Mary variant, or some other savory cocktail like that.

[@I_NeedCoffee]

That could be made into a good BBQ glaze

[@jeffcreech5377]

I was thinking the same thing

[@mjardeen]

After watching this, go over to ADHD Whiskey's review of this and you will pee your pants laughing.

[@buttersonvuddlast6640]

Probably been said already but sounds awesome in a bloody marie

[@Wilvekio69]

Good Morning MB's :)

[@chrisbeack7770]

Kind of weird. My brother and I mixed a dram of this 50/50 with Caol Ila 12 and we thought it was quite nice.

[@josephgustwiller6276]

I like using this with some apple juice to spritz pork ribs and or pork butt in the smoker, it comes out really nice with a slight kick!

[@ws8672]

That sounds amazing.

[@tsld537]

This would probably be amazing in a whiskey sour

[@Old_SnakeTwitch]

omg i love tobasco i want this now yes

[@safromnc8616]

I would guess this would be similar to 'pepper' flavored beers. They always get you in the end.

[@JG-qb7vf]

I haven't tried it, but I wonder how it would work in a Bloody Mary in place of vodka

[@77Brainfreeze]

I am finally filtering through all of the novelty alcohols or at least most of them in my inventory. Why would I have this for cocktails when I could just put a splash of Tabasco in and not have another bottle sitting on the shelf.

[@klardfarkus3891]

What is the value of that bottle collection?

[@Matt-dc8lp]

How many times can a barrel get used? Jack daniels barrel sold to make Tabasco sold to make dickel.

[@FSAS]

Imagine a Cask Strength release

[@koreywilliams4570]

So tobasco is made in x bourbon barrels, so this whiskey would be aged in a barrel then in a barrel that had whiskey then tobacco then more whiskey.

[@klardfarkus3891]

It is sweet because that is a characteristic of Tennessee whiskey barrels aging. Same as Jack Daniels.

[@cantthinkofausername8698]

Was checking it wasn't 1st April already 🤔

[@can_you_help_me_find_her9456]

The bigger problem I've noticed with flavoring any whiskey, is that it needs to taste well with the flavor whiskey already has. For example, vodka you can basically flavor with anything at all because it just tastes like alcohol. You can make blueberry vodka, jalapeno vodka, hell you can make cake flavored vodka and it's basically alcoholic cake flavored. The problem with flavoring whiskey is it's whiskey AND, it's not like you can put anything at all because it still tastes like whiskey. You need caramel whiskey, or vanilla whiskey, or a peanut butter whiskey, you can't just be like okay let's try strawberry flavored whiskey, or cake flavored whiskey because it would be absolutely atrocious, it would be awful. The problem with this is that Tabasco doesn't fit the flavor profile whiskey already has, so it's just not going to work. It's going to taste like you put hot sauce in your glass of whiskey, and I don't think anybody wanted that.

[@stevegideon5419]

Was Daniel a bit high?

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

would like a v2.0 without the extra essence just the "natural" barrel finish touch.

[@dubltap7216]

I'm waiting for the Dickel Green tobasco.🤪