George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend Rye
George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend Rye is a 100 proof (50% ABV), 750mL blend of straight rye whiskies — the first-ever rye release from Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. in Tullahoma, Tennessee. It marries George Dickel's traditional column-still rye with Leopold Bros' Three Chamber Rye from Denver, Colorado, a collaboration between distillers Nicole Austin (Cascade Hollow) and Todd Leopold (Leopold Bros). No age statement. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof: 100 proof (50% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: blend of straight rye whiskies — no age statement
- Components: Dickel column-still rye + Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye (80% Abruzzi rye, 20% floor-malted barley)
- Distillers: Nicole Austin (Cascade Hollow, TN) and Todd Leopold (Denver, CO)
Two Distilling Traditions, One Bottle
This is a study in contrast: Cascade Hollow's modern column-still rye against Leopold Bros' Three Chamber still — per the launch press, the only working three-chamber still of its kind — running an heirloom Abruzzi rye and floor-malted barley recipe. The inaugural release landed in late 2021 as a highly limited bottling, with a second release in 2022. The bottle itself is a George Dickel design with the brand name etched into the glass. Explore more rye whiskey and the George Dickel collection.
Tasting Notes
Unusually floral for rye — lavender, elderflower, and rosewater over maple syrup and cocoa, per the launch press. The Three Chamber component brings a distinctive, almost perfumed depth that sets it apart from standard column-still ryes.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube to let the floral notes open. At 100 proof it also stands up in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, where the elderflower-rosewater character adds a new dimension.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Chamber rye?
It is rye whiskey distilled on Leopold Bros' historic three-chamber still in Denver — a 19th-century design, and per the launch press the only working example of its kind — using 80% Abruzzi rye and 20% floor-malted barley.
Does this rye have an age statement?
No. It is bottled without an age statement as a blend of straight rye whiskies from the two distilleries.
What is the proof of the Dickel x Leopold Bros rye?
It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750mL bottle.
A true collector's rye — order the George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.