Knob Creek 9 Year Small Batch Bourbon

Good bourbon, but not an every day whiskey. Oily; strong nose of burnt oak, peppercorn, and sweet ethanol. Palate is Spicy and earthy with hits of vanilla, angostura and orange bitters; not at all sweet, in fact it one could say it is a dry whiskey. Smooth finish with no burn, unlike one would expect at 100 proof. This whiskey does not have a super interesting or long development, but rather welcomes you into its warm and full embrace all at once. However, it is lacking in complexity. Excellent sipping whiskey for those who enjoy bold spirits and would also serve well in many cocktails, especially an old fashioned. For the marginal increase in price, the 9 year is most certainly a step up form regular knob creek.

Peppery spike, pleasant coating of the mouth, and subtle cherry and a hint of vanilla. This packs a bigger punch than 100 proof and lingers several seconds after.

The first nose (pre-water) is a little medicinal- but grassy and sweet. Once brought down to a comfortable 40~abv...A spiciness that I wasn't anticipating from a bourbon. More reminicent of the rye whiskies I tend to like. The follow through is quite sweet with fruity notes.