Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a spicy bourbon from the house Jim Beam. The alcohol content is 50 % vol. The whiskey is part of the Small-Batch-Bourbon-Collection and is considered as a beginner variant in this series.
Distillery
Jim Beam is at home in Kentucky. One of the largest whiskey producers in the country operates several distilleries in the eastern state of the USA. The company, which was founded at the end of the 18th century, is particularly known for its mass-produced products, which can also be found in numerous local supermarkets. The Bourbon whiskey is even sold the most worldwide. However, there are also other, higher quality products such as the bourbon presented here, which rightfully belongs to the premium category in the Jim-Beam range.
Aroma
Who closes his eyes and inhales the spicy aroma of Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon will immediately find himself surrounded by extensive fields and forests. A slight hint of nutiness and soft vanilla harmonize with a sweet spicy note. The perceptible freshness brings a slightly fruity scent.
Taste
The Bourbon is also rich in taste. Not dominant but recognizable is the vanilla, followed by a fresh fruity note that delights the palate. Here you can taste various fruits and forest aromas that give Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon fine details. Towards the end, spiciness and oak show up, giving the whiskey a strong character.
Finish
The finish also presents itself from its strong side. The finish is full, pleasantly warming and long lasting. Here is a delicate bitter nuance that adds another detail to the spicy taste.
