Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Bourbon

Spicy caramel and molasses. Rich and delicious

This particular single barrel selection is a 9yr, 120 proof bourbon selected for Atlantic Liquors in Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Warehouse - L Floor - 03 Rick - 022 Nose - Sweet molasses and brown sugar hit the nose first. After lingering, notes of maple and peppercorn come through. Woodsy scents particularly of pine needles also waft up near the rim of the glass. Reminds me of a fall BBQ. Spice and sweet notes are powerful and the nose itself is stronger than most even amongst other full proof bourbons. Palate - This is a hot bourbon. You'll most definitely notice the proof but the major nosing notes also come through very strong with oak and wood followed by sweet vanilla and brown sugar. Tobacco and worn leather round out the end of this sip along with more woody notes, showing the older age of this selection. This isn't overly complex but the flavors are wonderfully concentrated. The proof hits hard at first but once acclimated it allows the flavors to really punch through the alcohol. A couple drops of water didn't really bring out any new flavors save maybe a subtle lemony taste I didn't care for. I actually really liked the heat here so enjoy this one at full proof! Finish - Full of sugar and spice and good lord it doesn't end. The warm Kentucky hug after each sip didn't go away before the next. It was likely about 4-5 minutes after draining my glass that I noticed the flavor and finish finally subsiding. Conclusion - I thought this would be a good bottle but it's even better than expected. While the flavors of this whiskey were strong and enjoyable, it's truly the heat and long satisfying finish that I would keep coming back for. Some high proof bourbons can feel overwhelming or simply put off too much burn and ethanol smell but this one feels more comforting and cozy. It's a slow and satisfying hug and I'll most certainly be popping this bottle more often as we head into the cold winter months.

Amans “peanut brittle” 9y 3mo Nose: Irish creme, peanut shell, hazelnut, maple syrup, vanilla icing, carnation, caramel Taste: melted marshmallow, caramel, char, peanut butter Finish:long caramelized marshmallow Absolutely delicious