Knob Creek (bourbon)
Knob Creek |
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| Type | Bourbon whiskey |
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| Manufacturer | Beam Inc. |
| Country of origin | United States (Kentucky) |
| Introduced | 1988 |
| Alcohol by volume | 50.00% |
| Proof | 100 |
| Related products | Jim Beam |
Knob Creek is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced by Beam Inc. at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. It is one of the four Jim Beam small batch bourbon brands targeted for the high-end liquor market. Its siblings in the line are Booker's, Baker's, and Basil Hayden's.
The primary expression of the brand is bottled at 100 proof (higher than the typical 80 that is the minimum required by U.S. Federal labeling requirements) and aged for nine years (which is longer than many Bourbon brands and is longer than the other Jim Beam Small Batch brands).[1]
Knob Creek comes in a rectangular bottle with a corked and wax-sealed top. The bourbon has a dark, golden-brown color. According to the company, this is due to the relatively long aging process, which allows it to absorb more sugar from the wood than is the case for the other Jim Beam Small Batch brands.[2] The company describes the flavor as "rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity", and the aroma as "toasted nuts, grain, oak".[2]
In 2009, Beam ran a campaign to publicize their shortage of Knob Creek bourbon. Demand exceeded the 2000 forecast, when the stock began the aging process.[3]
In 2010, a 120 proof single barrel brand variation was introduced, called Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve.[4]
[edit] Reviews
Knob Creek bourbon has won a number of accolades from Spirit ratings organizations. The San Francisco World Spirits Competitions, for example, gave it one double gold, two golds, one silver, and one bronze medal between 2005 and 2009.[5] Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored Knob Creek in its 90-95 point interval in 2005. The Beverage Testing Institute rated it twice, giving it 90 points on one occasion and 91 points on another.[5] Consistent with its performance with the other rating bodies, the scores of 90 and 91 were good, though not extraordinary.
[edit] References
- ^ Review at Boys of Bourbon
- ^ a b Knob Creek Tasting Notes, Beam Global Spirits & Wine web site. (accessed 29 Mar. 2011)
- ^ Clark, Andrew (2009-07-20). "Knob Creek runs dry". The Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/andrew-clark-on-america/2009/jul/20/fooddrinks-marketingandpr.
- ^ Knob Creek® Single Barrel Reserve Product Page
- ^ a b "Proof66.com's Summary Page for Knob Creek". http://www.proof66.com/single_display.asp?id=364. Retrieved 2010-10-23.
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