Knob Creek 12 Year
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
50% ABV
$60
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What the Distillery Says
Full proof for full flavor. An honest Pre-Prohibition style bourbon.
What Gary Says
Nose: Rich fudge and caramel (like freshly baked turtle brownies), walnuts, charred oak, brown sugar, nutmeg, hint of graham cracker and leather.
Palate: Rich dark chocolate with caramel, nutmeg, cinnamon, oak, vanilla, brown sugar, cracked pepper and a hint of peanut brittle.
Finish: Moderately long with drying cocoa, oak and baking spices.
Comments: Launched initially as a limited offering in 2019, this is now part of the standard offering. Wow – I’ve long been a fan of Knob Creek, and was disappointed when they dropped (although recently brought back) the 9 year age statement. Older single barrel offerings showed how this whiskey carries a few extra years well. I get a brownie flavor I really love, and while I’m not a big fan of a lot of oak – this is pushing that envelope without going over. The Beam house style with a peanutty-note is either missing, or really faint (which I’ve noticed that as the bourbon ages and the proof goes up, that distinction seems to fade). Fans of Knob Creek definitely need to give this one a try – damn solid bourbon.