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Knob Creek 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a highly acclaimed, full-bodied expression that beautifully demonstrates the power of patient maturation. While the flagship Knob Creek is famous for its bold, pre-prohibition style, this 12-year-old release spends an extended dozen years in deeply charred American white oak barrels. This prolonged slumber coaxes out an extraordinary depth of flavor, transforming the signature high-proof punch into a remarkably sophisticated and complex spirit where the intense barrel proof is masterfully balanced by deep, mature wood sugar sweetness and rich baking spices.
Food Pairing: This robust, deeply aged bourbon demands hearty, flavor-packed dishes. It pairs spectacularly with slow-smoked beef brisket, prime ribeye steak with a coffee rub, or sticky barbecue ribs. It is also an exceptional companion to bold, sharp cheeses like extra-aged white cheddar, or decadent desserts like rich pecan pie, dark chocolate lava cake, and caramelized bread pudding.
TASTING NOTES - A deep, captivating copper-chestnut amber. The texture is full-bodied, remarkably dense, and heavily mouth-coating with a rich, velvety weight.
NOSE - Deep and immensely fragrant. Rich aromas of mature oak, dark chocolate, and toasted marshmallow take the lead, closely followed by layers of sweet vanilla bean, warm leather, and deep baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
PALATE - Bold, complex, and unctuous. A sweet and powerful entry of creamy caramel, brown sugar, and dark honey is beautifully met by a significant wave of charred oak woodiness, spicy white pepper, and hints of dried fruits.
FINISH - Long, warm, and highly enduring. The initial sweetness gently subsides, leaving a lingering, comforting warmth filled with dry oak spice, toasted wood, and a touch of sweet tobacco leaf.
SERVE - Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of pure water in a premium rocks glass to slowly unpack its deep wood-aged layers. It also holds up magnificently over a single large ice cube or as the base for a truly elite Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Description
Knob Creek 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a highly acclaimed, full-bodied expression that beautifully demonstrates the power of patient maturation. While the flagship Knob Creek is famous for its bold, pre-prohibition style, this 12-year-old release spends an extended dozen years in deeply charred American white oak barrels. This prolonged slumber coaxes out an extraordinary depth of flavor, transforming the signature high-proof punch into a remarkably sophisticated and complex spirit where the intense barrel proof is masterfully balanced by deep, mature wood sugar sweetness and rich baking spices.
Food Pairing: This robust, deeply aged bourbon demands hearty, flavor-packed dishes. It pairs spectacularly with slow-smoked beef brisket, prime ribeye steak with a coffee rub, or sticky barbecue ribs. It is also an exceptional companion to bold, sharp cheeses like extra-aged white cheddar, or decadent desserts like rich pecan pie, dark chocolate lava cake, and caramelized bread pudding.
TASTING NOTES - A deep, captivating copper-chestnut amber. The texture is full-bodied, remarkably dense, and heavily mouth-coating with a rich, velvety weight.
NOSE - Deep and immensely fragrant. Rich aromas of mature oak, dark chocolate, and toasted marshmallow take the lead, closely followed by layers of sweet vanilla bean, warm leather, and deep baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
PALATE - Bold, complex, and unctuous. A sweet and powerful entry of creamy caramel, brown sugar, and dark honey is beautifully met by a significant wave of charred oak woodiness, spicy white pepper, and hints of dried fruits.
FINISH - Long, warm, and highly enduring. The initial sweetness gently subsides, leaving a lingering, comforting warmth filled with dry oak spice, toasted wood, and a touch of sweet tobacco leaf.
SERVE - Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of pure water in a premium rocks glass to slowly unpack its deep wood-aged layers. It also holds up magnificently over a single large ice cube or as the base for a truly elite Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
