| Rating | 92 2024 Top 50 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $65.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2024-12-04 |
Knob Creek 10 Year Old Rye Review
On the opposite side of the age-statement debate, there’s no denying the pleasure that comes with finding an American whiskey that spent 10+ years in cask and retails for much closer to $50 than $100. Such is the case with this new addition to Knob Creek’s permanent lineup. That time in cask, as well as the Kentucky-style mash bill (believed to contain 55 percent rye), means that complex oak more than spice is the initial defining character. Rye arrives on the palate but it’s quickly balanced by tannic, drying barrel notes, with a heavy serving of oaky baking spices rounding out the finish.
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