Impossible to keep in stock since it's release and subsequent #2 Whiskey Of The Year from Whiskey Advocate in 2020, we finally have some Knob Creek to sell! It is absolutely deserving of the major accolades and has kept up batch after batch in the intervening years with the high quality of its first release. It's a big, bold, spicy, and sweet Bourbon. It carries a sweet ripe red cherry note from nose on through to finish that is bright and lovely. The nose is redolent with cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut. It shows a touch of developed varnish and sawdust for a savory balance. The palate is peppered butterscotch and caramel covered apples with a healthy bite from the 100 proof - not overwhelming, but enough to know this bottle means business. The finish is long and complete hitting every flavor facet again as it rides off into the sunset. It's a super easy to drink, easy on the budget, and it's finally available in a decent quantity making it easy to buy! It's wonderful to see the big boys in KY releasing age statements that don't always come with a crazy price tag. This feels like what Bourbon used to be.

Knob Creek has always been a great choice if you're at a bar with a moderate whiskey selection, spicy, nutty, easy-going, what's not to love? Never anything to blow you away, but a perfect little sipper...until this powerhouse was released. I picked up a bottle out of pure curiosity as it had a hefty age statement for bourbon at this price point and I think I finally understand Knob Creek. Dripping in rich spice and caramel, the mouth is round and luscious, there is a note of cherry wrapped up in the middle right between the spice and the nutty finish. I'm amazed that more people haven't jumped on this bottle!