Fafnir187
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 6, 2020 (edited January 18, 2022)
Store pick from Liquor Express in Tempe, AZ.
On the nose getting a lot of banana and clove; reminiscent of a good Hefeweizen beer. Delving deeper we find dill, cooking herbs (sage? thyme?), movie theater butter, and snickerdoodle cookie. The level of ethanol in the nose is zero; something I wasn't sure possible at 115 proof so definitely extra points for that.
On the palate, opens with rich liquid snickerdoodle, followed by a nice slow transition to a slightly herbal mid-palate, leading to a long and peppery finish. The sticky sweetness remains present underneath as it changes, making for a nice smooth ride instead of a jarring turn. I dig the journey.
Mouthfeel is slick and buttery. Fits the flavor and proof perfectly.
A definite winner. At $50, I feel I got what I paid for. The sweetness makes it more of a bourbon lovers rye. Those looking for a dill bomb or herb garden might want to look elsewhere. My area seems to be swimming in store picks for this expression so eager to try some other picks.
50.0
USD
per
Bottle
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