Fafnir187
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 29, 2020 (edited January 18, 2022)
(Primarily for my own records. Probably a useless review outside of the Phoenix AZ area)
Barrel #6658 “Selected by Will Simpson for Sonata’s restaurant”. Confirmed with KC that was barreled in 2004, making this a 14 yr old pick. Review will focus on the differences between this pick and the standard “single barrel” release.
Age difference immediately noticeable with BIG barrel char notes not as prevalent in the standard. More oak forward as well. Spicy finish but not as prickly as the norm, with the extra age taking off any lingering rough edges. Standard KC peanut and cherry flavors still dominate, but larger caramel presence as well. Finish is super long ending in peanut shell, cinnamon, and a hint of peppermint.
Overall, a stunner. Too bad I am unlikely to ever find it again but if I did it would be an automatic buy at the $53 I paid.
53.0
USD
per
Bottle
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Knobs over production was our gain as their standard 9 year age stated product was over looked, full rick houses went untapped.