Beam has done some fun things with the Knob Creek line in the past couple of years. There was bumping the flagship KC back up to a 9-year, as well as adding a 12 and a 15 (not sure if the latter is permanent.) There were also a ton of 9-15 year SB barrel proof offerings. And then there is one, which could easily go unnoticed. I grabbed one before it was gone, so let’s see what the Quarter Oak has to offer. Nose: Classic Beam peanut brittle. Caramel, cocoa, and brown sugar. More woody and nutty notes. Orange citrus and a floral note. Tobacco smoke. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and heavy oak. More peanut brittle/peanut butter. Caramel, cocoa, and vanilla. Toffee and a very light banana note.Orange citrus. Wood spice, sawdust, and almond. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Talk about a palate that matches the nose. Finish: Orange citrus. Cocoa, tobacco, and brown sugar. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Long finish. It may have been overlooked in the Knob Creek continuum, but it is not without its merits. It holds its weight on the line, and despite not being tremendously complex, it does a great job of embodying the spirit of one my favorite lines of whiskey. 4/5. This is a damn good value at $44. Another great representative of the Knob Creek line and Beam distillery at large. Glad I grabbed this one.