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Knob Creek Bourbon × Rye
113 proof 9 year bourbon, 7 year rye American Whiskey Beam Suntory Clermont, KY $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.

Impressive
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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Tasted on Episode 429 The Jimmy Beam Episode