FACTOID # 95: You can be imprisoned for not voting in Fiji, Chile and Egypt - at least in theory.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > George Dickel

George Dickel is the name of a brand of Tennessee whiskey manufactured in Cascade Hollow, Tennessee, near Tullahoma. The brand is now owned by Diageo PLC. Two whiskies are produced at the George Dickel Distillery, George Dickel No.8 and No.12 Tennessee Whiskies. No.8 is an 80 proof whisky and sells for an average price of $14 U.S. for a 750ml bottle; No.12 is 90 proof, and sells for an average price of $20 U.S. for 750ml. Tennessee whiskey is a type of American whiskey. ... State nickname: Volunteer State Official languages English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Governor Phil Bredesen (D) Senators Bill Frist (R) Lamar Alexander (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 2. ... Tullahoma is a city located in Coffee County, Tennessee, in the south-central part of the state. ... Diageo plc is a multinational beer, wine and spirits company listed on the London Stock Exchange was formed in 1997 from the merger of Guinness plc and Grand Metropolitan plc. ... Alcoholic proof is a measure of how much ethanol is in an alcoholic beverage, and is approximately twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV, the unit that is commonly used today). ...


George Dickel's Tennessee Whisky uses the traditional Scottish spelling of whisky (as opposed to whiskey). Reportedly, this is because Dickel believed his product to be as high in quality as the best Scotch whiskies. Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Scotch whisky is a distilled beverage (spirit) made in Scotland. ...


History

Originally Cascade Tennessee Whisky, it was first produced in 1877. After selling it in his retail store, George Dickel bought a controlling interest in the distillery in 1884. He also bought the exclusive rights to bottle and sell the whisky. George Dickel died in 1894; the whisky was then renamed in his honor. 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...


Tennessee Prohibition forced the distillery to move to Kentucky in 1910. The beginnings of National Prohibition forced them to shut down altogether the next year. In 1937, Schenley Distilling Co. bought the George Dickel brand. Schenley would own and operate the distillery for the next fifty years. In 1958, after the passage of enabling legislation and a referendum, the distillery was moved back to Cascade Hollow. Although once again produced in Tennessee, Schenley shut down the Tennessee bottling line several years ago and the whisky is now hauled in tanker trucks for bottling in Louisville. Various mergers and buyouts have resulted in Diageo PLC owning the Dickel brand. Prohibition agents destroying barrels of alcohol. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 225 km 610 km 1. ... -1... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A referendum (plural: referendums or referenda) or plebiscite is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. ... Nickname: Derby City or, River City Motto: Official website: http://www. ... The phrase mergers and acquisitions or M&A refers to the aspect of corporate finance strategy and management dealing with the merging and acquiring of different companies as well as assets. ...


Increased production of George Dickel in the 1990s caused supply to exceed demand. In response, the distillery was closed to allow the whisky's value to rebound. The distillery was reopened in 2003, and is currently operating under the supervision of master distiller David Backus. The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive, the last decade of the 20th Century. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
George Dickel: Information From Answers.com (388 words)
George Dickel is the name of a brand of Tennessee whiskey manufactured in Cascade Hollow, Tennessee, near Tullahoma.
George Dickel's Tennessee Whisky uses the traditional Scottish spelling of whisky (as opposed to whiskey).
George Dickel died in 1894; the whisky was then renamed in his honor.
A - A W A, Alternative Whisky Academy, Review of George Dickel Tennessee Whisky Page, AWA George Dickel Tennessee ... (467 words)
George Dickel is one of only two whiskies recognised by US law as Tennessee whisky.
To ensure the perfect whisky, George Dickel is carefully handcrafted in small batches at its Cascade Hollow distillery in the heart of Tennessee.
Crystal clear spring water from the Cascade Spring adds a clarity and freshness to the flavours of George Dickel and the purity of this water source is protected from any possible damage by 600 acres of timberland, now a specially designated nature reserve which surrounds both the spring and the distillery.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.