Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 700 Ml

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When the very first bottle of Knob Creek was released, its mission was to restore whiskey to the way it was meant to be -- patiently aged and full-flavored. This commitment not only helped Knob Creek overturn all the softer, milder, whiskeys on the market, it was also a major step toward making the small-batch whiskey movement what it is today. Maker’s Mark has a deep rust-color with a leaning toward orange, whereas Knob Creek has a deep caramel color, like burnt orange. The company made headlines in 2013 when it announced that it was going to reduce the ABV (Alcohol by Volume) content of its bourbon. The plan was to move from 45% to 42%, which would allow the company to increase its inventory by nearly 6%. Of course, this didn’t sit well with Maker’s Mark loyalists. Hopkins, Amy (September 26, 2013). "Knob Creek Unveils First Flavoured Bourbon". The Spirits Business. Union Press Ltd . Retrieved April 12, 2016.

Beginning as fully matured Maker’s Mark® at cask strength, expressions of Private Select are created by adding 10 custom finishing staves to each barrel and finishing them in our limestone cellar to extract more flavor.Intended to be the perfect gift for cooks and bourbon fans alike, the skillet and bourbon are being released in a set that includes three recipes meant to be used with the skillet. Each dish emphasizes the distinctive flavors of Knob Creek’s whiskey. World’s Best Rye 2016 IWSC. (2016 International Wine and Spirits Competition Best Rye Worldwide Whiskey) **Knob Creek® Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is quality screened to remove only pieces of charred barrel wood from the liquid.

As we mentioned, Knob Creek is one of the most recognizable small-batch bourbons in the United States. Introduced in 1992, it is a part of the Jim Beam bourbon collection. Names you might also recognize in the collection include Baker’s, Booker’s, and Basil Hayden.If you’re interested in trying one of their offerings, we recommend starting with their Cask Strength bourbon. While it’s easy to dismiss Makers Mark for many bourbon aficionados, it’s still quality and smooth-tasting bourbon. Nowadays, Knob Creek bottles simply state that they are 100% proof and small-batch, whereas others share that they are “patiently aged.” Knob Creek Bourbon Portfolio