Tastes

I am not a big Rye whiskey fan. I blind tasted Knob Creek Rye and Bulleit Rye to select one to go along with several bourbons for a whiskey tasting I am hosting. I picked the Knob Creek Rye going away. While it is spicy with back heat it is not overwhelming. It is rather complex for a rye. A few drops of chilled water opened up the herbal notes dramatically. After my test I had a Knob Creek Rye with two rocks and some chilled distilled water. While I'm not about to replace the items on my top shelf for a rye whiskey it was a refreshing drink. I hope my tasters will enjoy it.

Great for sipping and mixing. Light and refreshing.

Very nice whiskey. It is smooth but deceivingly hot and spicy. Very buttery and toasty. Toasted oat is a prevailing taste. Think Honey Nut Cheerios for the really grown up! I am not a fan of typical assertive boubons with smokey undertones or finishes. I am not a rye fan either so this fits the bill nicely! Really good stuff. Only $24.95 in NC for the month of June 2018. What a deal.