Knob Creek is a Jim Beam
brand with a variety of small batch whiskies. In the last few years,
Knob Creek has expanded their portfolio to include a rye whiskey, some
single barrel offerings, and most recently an older, limited edition release
small batch bourbon. The bottle I have today is a store
select pick from one of my local liquor stores in Baltimore County.
In the past, Knob Creek store picks have always been 9 years
old. When I saw this was aged for 2 additional years, I was ecstatic.
Details:
-11 years old
-120 proof
-Price: $45
Nose: Burnt sugars and vanilla pudding float out of the glass. Corn and
cherries are present but are fairly subtle. Savory notes trail the
sweetness, with pepper spice, green herbs, and oak.
Taste: Upfront lays a burnt caramel sweetness, followed by a decent amount of green herbs, cinnamon, and rye spice on the mid palate.
Finish: Medium in length with a gentle spice and toasted oak.
Conclusion: This
bourbon exceeded my expectations! The additional two
year's gives this a robust, well rounded profile and cuts down
on the typical Jim beam yeast that we have grown accustomed to with the Knob
Creek 9 year. If this were aged for another year or two, it may just fall in the "A" rating range- it's almost there! If your local liquor store is involved in single barrel
programs, don't sleep on them; in my experience, it's usually the best bang for
your buck whiskey available.
My Rating: B+ (Very Good)
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