Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey

Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is a small batch, Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey aged for 12 years and bottled at 100 proof. An expressive nose starts things off. Toasted oak, vanilla, caramel, and fresh baked Bundt cake are present. These scents come across as rich and creamy with a very pleasing delivery. In addition to the flavors, a slight amount of ethanol is also present. While it’s not enough to put a damper on the nose, it is enough to hold it back from being truly fantastic. Even with the ethanol, the rich scents play great together and make for a really excellent way to start things off. The extra time in the barrel is positively noticed right away. Rich oak combined with a hint of leather pops right away. Searching deeper are sweeter touches of vanilla and marshmallow along with a sprinkling of white pepper. It’s a refined and complex palate that tames the ethanol found in the nose, yet uses every bit of its 100 proof to pull forward the flavors that are