Knob Creek Rye Single Barrel Select — LBS & Wine and Market Pick
115 proof
5 years 11 months
Rye
Knob Creek
Nose
Sweet with citrus fruit notes, ketchup, syrupy sweetness with candy-like qualities.
Palate
Sweet front end and mid-palate with prominent citrus notes, candy orange character, spicy rye backbone that's unmistakably different from wheated bourbon.
Finish
Warming finish with a significant hug from the high proof that lingers longer than expected; not as harsh as the 115 proof might suggest.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A deceptively sweet and delicious barrel pick that belies its high proof with refined citrus and spice character, making it a solid sipper worth seeking out.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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