Cork Pop of the Year?! | George Dickel x Leopold Brothers Collaboration Rye Review

Did they just make the Cork Pop of the Year on camera? Crystal and Roger crack open the George Dickel x Leopold Brothers Collaboration Blend — a marriage of George Dickel's Comb Steel Rye and Leopold Brothers' Three Chamber Rye, coming in at 100 proof and $109. And they found it on sale. 👀This one surprised them both. Green apple on the nose. Smokiness on the palate. A chocolate and Earl Grey finish nobody saw coming. Roger called it an "amalgamation of all the good things" — Tennessee whiskey, rye, and a hint of something almost scotch-like. It checks boxes you didn't even know you had.This is a collaboration between two of the most respected names in American whiskey. Nicole Austin — the wizard behind George Dickel Bottled in Bond — and Todd Leopold, a James Beard Award nominee who has spent 25 years reviving pre-Prohibition spirits lost to history. When those two get together, you pay attention.Distilleries: George Dickel (Est. 1870, Tullahoma TN) x Leopold Brothers (Est. 2014, Denver CO)Style: Collaboration Blend — Comb Steel Rye + Three Chamber RyeProof: 100Price: $109 (found on sale — always check your local retailer)Rating Level: Intermediate⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Cork Pop of the Year Teaser01:10 – Welcome to The Liquor Connoisseur01:45 – What Is This Collaboration? George Dickel x Leopold Brothers03:30 – Nicole Austin & Todd Leopold — Who Are These People?05:45 – The Bottle, the Label & Nutrition Facts on a Whiskey?07:30 – Opening & The Cork Pop Moment09:00 – The Pour & First Look at the Color10:00 – Nose / Aroma — Green Apple & Candy Apple?!12:30 – First Sip — Palate Coating14:00 – Tasting Notes Deep Dive17:00 – The Smokiness, the Mint Finish & the Rye Journey20:00 – Rose Water, Blackberries, Earl Grey & Cocoa on the Finish22:30 – The Dry Down Method — How to Get More from Your Glass25:00 – Who Is This For? Beginner vs. Intermediate27:00 – Final Thoughts — Was the Discount a Steal?28:30 – Cheers & Please Like, Subscribe, Share🔗 FIND US EVERYWHERE🌐 Website: www.theliquorconnoisseur.com▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/theliquorconnoisseur 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur 🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseur 💬 Have you tried the Dickel x Leopold Brothers collab? Do you think collaborations like this are the future of American whiskey? Drop your thoughts below — we read and reply to every comment!"Drink to remember, not to forget." 🥃🍺 DRINK RESPONSIBLYThe Liquor Connoisseur promotes the enjoyment of spirits in a safe, responsible, and legal manner. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States. Never drink and drive. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, please contact the SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, and available 24/7.#TheLiquorConnoisseur #GeorgeDickel #LeopoldBrothers #RyeWhiskey #CollaborationWhiskey #WhiskeyReview #BourbonReview #RyeReview #NicoleAustin #ToddLeopold #ThreeChamberRye #CombSteelRye #DrinkToRemember #SwirlSniffSipAndSavor #CrystalAndRoger #CraftWhiskey #AmericanWhiskey #TennesseeWhiskey #WhiskeyCollaboration #WhiskeyTasting #MindfulDrinking #WhiskeyEducation #IntermediateWhiskey #WhiskeyLovers #BourbonLovers #RyeJourney #WhiskeyNerd #WhiskeyCommunity #CorkPop #Whiskey