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    Knob Creek 83
    Distillery
    Knob Creek
    Style
    Bourbon or Tennessee
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    9 Years
    Alcohol
    50% abv.
    Region
    United States, Kentucky
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    Knob Creek Bourbon, bottled at an honest 100 proof (50% abv) like all good bourbons were a century ago, is aged nine years in charred American white oak which lends this bourbon its maple sugar aroma, distinctive sweetness and rich, full-bodied flavour, giving it the distinction of being aged the longest of the small-batch bourbons

    review by anonymous

    91
    Color
    rich caramel
    Nose
    Vanilla bean, overripe cherry, smoky oak
    Body
    Full and smooth
    Palate
    Vanilla, burnt sugar, orange peel simmering in water on the stove with cinnamon and cloves, numbing hits and reminds you that you're drinking 100 proof bourbon
    Finish
    Finish is long and perfectly warm, vanilla filled and rich with oak

    Knob creek is what bourbon is supposed to be warm and strong, just complex enough

    review by anonymous

    85
    Color
    Deep caramel
    Nose
    This one wakes up your nose and screams "bourbon". Heavy on the oak and leather.
    Body
    Probably among the fullest bodies out there. Thick, almost caramel-like.
    Palate
    Roasted maple, leather and caramel balanced with light notes of cinnamon.
    Finish
    A long, strong finish. Nicely warms the heart.

    This is a whisky best appreciated by a seasoned bourbon drinker. One to be savored. Don't you dare mix it.

    review by anonymous

    78
    Color
    Amber
    Nose
    A tiny bit of squeetness masked by potent fire.
    Body
    Very light and smooth, even textured.
    Palate
    A very woody taste once you settle into the glass.
    Finish
    Fiery from start to finish, the first few sips smolder in your throat.

    My favorite "storebrand" whiskey. It's high proof and reminds you as such, with alcohol a dominant present in the nose and throat upon first sip. Once you settle in though, it gets comforting, warm and a bit woody. It makes its brothers in the JD line taste like pale, sour imitations of real whiskey, but it doesn't really try too hard to be anything special. You can still taste a bit of that JD/JB "sourness" (I call it) in the mix. JD is bottom shelf whiskey at middleshelf price. Knob Creek knows its place and aims a little higher. An excellent stock whiskey for drinking neat, if you don't mind a little burn.

    review by jp

    74
    Color
    Medium dark caramel
    Nose
    Gasoline, alcohol and a small hint of corn, citrus and vanilla.
    Body
    Thick.
    Palate
    Spices and hot/burn.
    Finish
    Short to medium. Quickly dissolve to smooth and stay for a little while.

    A good Jim Beam, but not the best bourbon. When I bought and tasted it, I thought it worth the prices. However, after tasting other bourbon like Evan Williams Single Barrel and Woodford Reserve, I'm not sure it worth the price that much. It is definitely strong in alcohol, not a lady drink. But worth a try.

    review by golfer bill

    90
    Color
    dark amber
    Nose
    sweet hint of maple smoke.Pleasing.
    Body
    Full bodied, Rich
    Palate
    nutty maple smokey flavor.
    Finish
    Warm mild bite. Maple spice finish.

    First tasted this whiskey at the golf course bar. I ordered a Manhattan made from it. It was exceptional. Better than JD.

    review by buck428

    94
    Color
    rich amber
    Nose
    warm log cabin surrounded by snow
    Body
    bold and pure
    Palate
    caramel and walnuts
    Finish
    warm start with a strong but pleasant kick

    Excellent whiskey, any true bourbon fan would give this a way higher rating then jim beam or jack daniels....i mean come on!

    review by anonymous

    68
    Color
    caramel
    Nose
    caramel, earthy
    Body
    thin
    Palate
    sweet, peppery
    Finish
    sweet and caramel gives way to a pepper / spice burn - short lived

    I like it better than Jack. It almost reminds me of a grown up southern comfort - not sure that's what was intended.