Description

We first tasted this Rye Whiskey from the barrel at the Knob Creek 25th Anniversary event and absolutely fell in love. Higher in proof than the standard release and a few notches up in quality. Spicy and hot, but a fine neat sipper. This is the very first Knob Creek Rye Single Barrel to arrive in the state and we are proud to be the shop to launch it.

Nose: Rye herbal spice; light baking spice; Kit-Kats and vanilla wafers; pie crust; dry oak; brown sugar; red apple; new car leather; a hint of Beam funk; a bit of corn and grain.  Very light burn given the proof, especially as the glass sits open with time.

Palate:  Creamy; peppermint patty; rye spice; red apple; raspberry; milk chocolate; wafer cookies; vanilla; oak; leather; remarkably balanced with none of the flavors competing with or dominating another.

Finish:  Medium; baking chocolate; mocha coffee; peppery rye bread; late arriving effervescent mint that leaves a clean finish.