Living in north LA I rarely have an opportunity to get in on a limited release like this. I was in Houston this weekend and the stars aligned! Spec's on Holcombe received the Knob Creek 2001 batch #2 the same day I walked in. At $125 it's a huge bourbon purchase for me, although after the first nose I was very glad I picked it up. The vanilla and sweetness floods the nose along with charred oak. The nose carries to the pallet filling the mouth with a luscious spicy oak filled finish. This is one I truly wish were more affordable. Red white and brews, Hammond, LA, $100 batch 1 Spec's Huston $125 patch 2