Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye

Awesome rye from Knob Creek. At 115 proof, it’s surprisingly easy on the nose and smooth as can be.

Elite Beverage Breakfast Club Warehouse W-L Floor F-03 Rick R-017 Aroma: Toasted Oak, Maple Syrup and Clove Texture: Creamy and Oily Flavor: Toffee, Cinnamon, Oak with hints of Citrus Finish: Long and glorious, Clove, Licorice to Black Pepper, Leather and Oak Char

So for the past several months my buddy @dubz480 has been telling me about this store pick and how much I needed to try it. Since my collection had grown out of control over the past few years I wasn't buying many new bottles, and Knob Creek just has never been that appealing to me in the past. But I had cleared some space on the shelves and was ready to reload so in my last order I decided to give this one a shot, and all I can say is wow, so glad I did! Beautiful dark brown color that looks thick like motor oil in the bottle. The initial taste sets you back with the thick oily mouthcoating and sweet orange peel and caramel flavor hitting you almost immediately. That gives way to pepper and rye spice with some of the oakiness coming through as well. The finish is long with a pleasant amount of heat. More of the pepper and some dark fruit flavors come through at the very end. All of which are well balanced throughout and it leaves you with that satisfying warm sensation. All in all this is a fantastic rye, and at $36.99 you would be hard pressed to find a better value anywhere. Hats off to @Dubz480 for another great recommendation! Cheers!

Glencairn, neat, 10 minute rest Nose: spice, honey, orange peel Palate: honey and some herbal flavors on the front moving to the rye spice I expect on the end Finish: Light pepper, mint, and sweetness Overall: It's a little simple and a little too sweet, but very good for the price and availability.