Knob Creek 15 Year Old (2020 Special Release)
100 proof
15 years
Bourbon
Beam Suntory
$100
75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Darker, deeper fruit with plum and raisin character, oak and leather, less fruity compote than alternatives
Palate
Oak-forward with spice, rye-forward and spicy, minty or refreshing rye character, caramel and brown sugar hints, dryness, begging for another sip, longer finish that lingers
Finish
Long, lingering finish that keeps inviting another sip, with spice and oak persisting
Really good
A bold, oak-driven fall sipper with impressive spice and rye character that rewards continued sipping despite its formidable oak presence.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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