Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye 7 Year Old

Description

Brand: Knob Creek
Category: Whisky
Type: Rye
Region: USA
Strength: 50% alc/vol

Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye is produced by Jim Beam in Clermont, Kentucky. Known as a “barely legal” rye, it features a mash bill of 55% rye, 35% corn, and 10% malted barley, delivering a spicy yet sweet flavor profile.
Small batch blend using barrels aged generally between 5 to 9 years (with standard small-batch variants and limited age statements like 7-year or 10-year expressions available).

Tasting notes:
Nose: Rich herbal notes, bold rye spice, oak undertones, and hints of spearmint or cherry cola.
Palate: Powerful rye spiciness balanced out by sweet vanilla, toffee, oak, and light cinnamon.
Warm, lingering, and smooth finish with consistent spice.