Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon (NAS)

Floral warm down the throat honey

This review is on the NAS version . But I’ve had my fair share of 9yr age stated ones before. Any who let’s begin... Nose: so it’s a little less deep in the nose as to the age stated as it smells more corn forward a little less oak and lighter all around, I do get hints ofalmost a cinnamon and orange slice vibe going on. Not too bad. Taste:corn again, spice that has hints of that cinnamon and orange zest vibe going on. It’s got a decent mouthfeel not too thin about just right as 100proofers are my sweet spot. Nice oak char coming through that lightly reminds me of charcoal grilling with my dad as a kid. The finish is nice still get that almost old fashioned but a bourbon vibe the whole way . You can tell it’s a corn heavy mashbill as its defining characteristics are short and sweet and lack complexity . Overall I’d give this probably a 78-80 range it’s affordable and I’ll never complain if someone brings it over. However if I have the chance I will always scoop the Single barrel especially store picks over this everyday! It’s not bad it’s not great it’s middle of the road and that’s fine! Things I like more in the same price range:early times BIB, Wild Turkey 101, OGD BiB and OGD114 Things I like less: Jim beam black, old forester signature 100proof, Evan Williams bottled in bond Note: bottle sampled was a pint

Woody nose with some hint of vanilla, butterscotch and maybe coffee bean? Lots of pleasant heat on tasting with a spicy, round flavor profile.

Carmel spice and warmth.