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Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
October 6, 2019 (edited March 28, 2022)
Taste: This is Binny's select #8094. Warehouse #1, Floor 6, Rick 20. Barreled on 10/15/12, selected 5/24/2019. NAS but thought to be 6 yrs. 5 mos by the math at 115 proof. 2 oz, Glen cairn neat, then 2 drops.
Nose: (4.0) Toasty buttered rye bread. There is some oakiness here as well. Caramel lies in the background to keep you guessing. Ethanol is on the nose with the slightest hint of vanilla bean. I like traditional rye, and this one calls to me.
Palate: (4.0) Sweeter than the nose hints at. Think Baker's here. Baking spices dominate with a cereal bar-grain backing that up. There is some bitterness that is easily tempered by a drop or two. That comes on towards the end, so I address it here but could have in the finish.
Finish: (4.0) Long, brawny and buttery. It lingers with a nice baking spice kick. A bit tannic, but rye lovers will dig that. Bourbon lovers will find the finish the reason they prefer bourbon and not rye.
Overall: A well done and traditional rye. It has no regrets and does not try one bit to disguise what it is-- well aged, straight up, no frills, kick you in the taste buds rye! My comparison is the #2 Cask strength which was exceptional. This is a definate "get a bottle" of this offering. Cheers!
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Let's be me some Knob Rye SiB! For the money it's a great sipper. cheers!