Tastes

This absolutely knocked my socks off. I’ve not been a Dickel fan at all (the nutty thing just gets me) but this one hits ALL the right notes. I happened to find a single barrel store pick, which might be why this one seems so special. It’s a 100 proof barrel strength and for the price it’s a STEAL!

I absolutely love everything about this off the beaten path boutique (I know that can sound cliche) distillery. They make quite possible some of the best bourbon I’ve ever had. It’s unreal. I didn’t taste anything that I wouldn’t put at the top of my shelf. Batch 6 has a perfect cherry note and Batch 7 comes with a char and finish that contends for the best I’ve ever tasted.

I absolutely love this bottle. It’s simply my favorite Knob Creek expression…and it’s not particularly close. It has the heat and spice you’d hope for paired with a caramel and honey wash that lands perfectly. At times I pick up hints of cinnamon or pepper- but somehow maintains its sweetness in a way that leaves you clamoring for another pour.

Great balanced flavor. Plenty of vanilla and sweet caramel notes- maybe a touch of nuttiness (that I associate to Beam products) on the back end. Depending on the night I can pick up hints of chocolate as well. I really like this bourbon. To me, it’s worth the extra $ over the 9yr, if you can find it.

I really love this as a cold weather whiskey. The chocolate flavor and a slight coffee note on the back end hits perfectly for me. Not something I crave in August, but a knockout for December.

I always rate things including value. That said, I couldn’t rate this higher. It’s got the perfect amount of heat, spice, depth of flavor and a phenomenal finish. This is ALWAYS on my shelf and NEVER disappoints.

This is a fantastic bottle. Seriously leads the charge in the “crushable” category. It’s the first one I reach for in the summer.

I love this as a daily drinker. Factoring in value and availability, it’s simply hard to beat. The spice notes hit perfectly fit me. It’s not going to be top shelf to, but every time it seems to hit the spot.