Knob Creek 9 Year Small Batch Bourbon

Taste: candy peanuts, Sweet cherry

Bold and smoky.

The nose is leathery and oaky with hints of smoke and caramel. A slight sweetness develops as it opens up which also gives way to the slightest bit of pepper, adding a nice balance to the sweetness. The palate works its way across the mouth and into the corners, leading with a wave of black pepper. The oak and leather is rather mild, giving way to the spice. Undertones of sweet caramel are present, but ultimately this whiskey is somewhat two dimensional. Still, for the age and price point, it is very solid. The finish is medium, somewhat short with a lasting pepperiness with oaky caramel that quickly fades.

Spicy, nutty, maple and oak with hints of cinnamon sugar.

Nose: Cherry, vanilla, maple Palate: Oak forward, vanilla frosting (not ice cream), peppercorn Finish: Medium, spicy, ripe banana

Drinkable with soda and lime, would not buy again. Came dead last in a blind tasting shoot off tonight.

spicy, def vanilla, smooth swallow that leaves a banana hint.. it’s good