Knob Creek 100 Proof Straight Rye

Knob Creek 100 Proof Straight Rye

$124.99
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Quantity  
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Size

700ml

Country

USA

State

Kentucky

Description

Named after a little creek that runs just south of their distillery, Knob Creek Rye is made in small batches, patiently aged in the deepest charred barrels and bottled at 50% ABV to maintain a big flavour. Made with a blend of the finest quality rye to create an extraordinarily smooth yet spicy finish. Start with a classic Manhattan and then try it with a range of drinks. Or just sip it neat or with ice. It doesn't matter how you drink it, it’s all about how you enjoy it.

Bottled at the same proof as the standard Knob Creek Bourbon, Knob Creek Rye is the only standard ongoing rye product in Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection. Beam doesn’t disclose its mashbill, but it’s believed Knob Creek Rye is a barely legal rye at just over 51% rye.

Tasting note

Nose: For supposedly being a little over 51% rye, the nose is surprisingly expressive and more inline with higher percentage rye whiskeys. Fresh cracked rye grain, green apple, and charred oak mingle together. Additionally, there’s an underlying layer of smokey syrup present. For a 100 proof rye, the nose is layered full of flavor.

Palate: Light amounts of rye grain, white pepper, citrus rinds, vanilla, pine effervescence, and oak are noticeable. The sip is light overall for a rye. It is ever so slightly spicy and not the most rye-forward sip by any means. That said, its 100 proof makes this easy to sip on and enjoy without being too hot.

Finish: Light rye spice, sweet vanilla, and oak are present at the start. The finish has a small amount of heat upfront that fades away leaving a layer of light rye and tannic oak that linger for a while. It’s a nice way to end the sip, albeit it doesn’t leave a memorable experience behind either.

Rich copper color. Rich aromas of spiced nuts, dried fruits, cola nut, and honeyed cake with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium-full body and a long, zesty candied citrus, pink pepper, anise, and mineral accented finish. A delicious and vibrant rye that is great on its own and in cocktails.93 points - International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal - www.tastings.com