Knob Creek Bourbon × Rye
113 proof
9 year bourbon, 7 year rye
American Whiskey
Beam Suntory
$45
30% bourbon (75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley) + 70% rye (55% rye, 35% corn, 10% malted barley)
Nose
Greener and fresher with grassiness, fresh-cut grass, piney aromatics, rosemary, and floral notes; aromatic with a slight bite from the high proof.
Palate
Very concentrated flavor with peanut nuttiness, cherry, spearmint, and piney herbaceousness; the bourbon shows through with nuttiness while rye dominates the profile.
Finish
Sizzling and assertive with complexity and aromatic spice.
Overall Score
4.7 / 5
An exceptional flavor bomb blending bourbon and rye that delivers impressive complexity, concentrated tasting notes, and remarkable value at $45 for 113 proof.
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Perfection
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