I’m generally a big fan of Beam products. The Noes consistently churn out good whiskies, yet their products have largely escaped Bourbonmania, such that they are still readily available. I’m also partial to peanut flavors in my whiskies, and most Beam products sport the famous (or infamous) Beam peanut funk. Although I’ve had Knob Creek in the past, I’d never done a formal review until now: Age: 9 years (this was poured from an older bottle that still had the age statement) Mashbill: Jim Beam Standard (76% corn, 12% rye, and 10% malted barley) Abv: 50% Price: N/A, but $24.99 at Total Wine in Houston, Texas Setting: Neat in a tumbler with friends. Nose: Oak, baking spices, brown sugar, and oranges. Taste: Same as the nose (oak, baking spices, and brown sugar), with some apple and Beam peanut flavors showing up, as well as some ethanol burn. Finish: Medium length. Bitter oak. Conclusion: The standard Knob Creek just doesn’t do it for me. Oak dominates all aspects of the whiskey, and that’s just not the flavor profile that I enjoy. It’s remarkable to me just how different the normal KC is from good single barrel store picks. That being said, it’s not a bad bourbon by any means – I’d happily drink this if that is what is on hand. I just think you can do better for the price. 73/100