Knob Creek is a small batch bourbon produced by Jim Beam, distilled in a more traditional style and aged 9 nine years. It is named for the area in Kentucky where Abraham Lincoln grew up, it is said that the creek nearly claimed his life when he was swimming.
The nose is quite spicy and sweet. There are notes of melted salty butter on granary toast, there are notes of toasty oak and a touch of rye with caramel sweetness. The palate is quite peppy and full. There are notes of candy floss and nut oil, a touch of spice and dark chocolate, a little spice and charred oak. The finish is long with a touch of dryness, there are notes of nut oils and vanilla spice.
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being a novice taster my first goal starting out was to be consistent so I only taste and compare when I know I am in the mood for a drink. My test of look, nose, mouth feel, taste, and finish are followed with a 30 second drop of ice to cool and melt just enough to bring out different characteristics in my samples. Thus far Knob Creek SB 9 yo has outscored 4 roses SB, Old Forester 100 proof, Larceny 92 proof, and one of my favs Russells SB 110 proof. my palate is by no means refined but I picked out the butter and clove along with the slightly dry finish. In short I was pleasantly surprised and would grab this bottle in a line up of 50 dollar or less bottles everytime.
It’s definitely my favorite, all the Jim Beam line I’ve taken a liking to the sour mash and yeast strain principle, which is a guarded family secret like Kentucky fried chicken ?. I consider it premium for my price range, though it’s classified as mid range, I’ve tried a lot of other bourbons and scotches and Irish whiskey, but I’m settled on the Beam, I like the fact that it has a dry finish…as also the other Beam line like Devils Cut, which taste like a ten year old…
No complaints here, a chewy 50% vol bourbon, nutty, punchy, plenty of character and not too sweet. I prefer this to their rye or regular expressions. Reminds me of WT 101 but with softer edges. Good price point too.
This is my favorite bourbon at this price point. It never disappoints. Full bodied but not off-putting, spicy yet buttery smooth. Nine years well spent.
I’ve drank Knob Creek 9 year 100 proof for years. I’ve found it to be the best all around bourbon on the market and I’ve tried many, many, brands. It is a pet peeve of mine to spend mid 30 to mid 40ish for a bottle of bourbon that tastes like lighter fluid at worst and mediocre at best ! Knob Creek 9 year has a pleasant flavor pallet and at 100 proof comes with a nice heady kick! The best part of Knob Creek ? The big blue box store in everyone’s town now carries it, price point, 28 bucks !!!
