Bear Knuckles
90 Proof
37 Months
Straight Bourbon
KNO Distillery
70% corn / 20% wheat / 10% malted barley
Nose
Corny sweetness with a nice bit of spiciness from the barrel, along with caramel and vanilla notes, though not an amazing nose overall—just average for a bourbon.
Palate
Sweet with noticeable spiciness despite the lack of rye in the mash bill, and notably nutty with peanut brittle character.
Finish
A bit rough with some hug to it, which the hosts attribute to its youth, though they expect this to improve with age.
Overall Score
3 / 5
A young Virginia straight bourbon with surprising peanut brittle and nutty notes that shows promise despite its adolescent profile and rough finish.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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