Maker: Jim Beam, Claremont, Kentucky, USA (Suntory)
Style: Rye recipe Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Age: 9ish years old (barreled 4/15, selected 9/24)
Proof: 120 (60% ABV)
Michigan state minimum: $65
Tasted with a splash of water.
Appearance: Medium gold.
Nose: Cut lumber, Beam yeast.
Palate: Sawdust, street corn, green chili.
Finish: Char, brown sugar.
Parting words: Knob Creek Single Barrel is one of my most reviewed bourbons. I reviewed the Georgia Bourbon Society pick I helped select here, and here’s a goofy video review from me and friend of the blog Amy. I review it a lot because I’m a big fan of Knob Creek in general, and barrel selections are a fun way to explore the multitudes that KC contains.
This one was good, but like most Holiday Market selections, it is a good example of itself, but it doesn’t really offer anything new. There’s little difference between this and the median bottle of a non-select KCSB. The Beam funk is maybe a little more prominent, but that might very well be the state of my palate. It’s far from bad, just a little disappointing. Still, it’s better than a dozen other bourbons at that price point. Knob Creek Single Barrel, Holiday Market Selection (9/24) is recommended.
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