The Last Call

Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 21 Years Review.      Knob Creek has never been shy about leaning into age, oak, and intensity, and in 2025 they took that philosophy one step further by extending their long-aged lineup to 21 years. As someone who genuinely loved the Knob Creek 18, including its bold, oak-forward profile that some found overwhelming, I was extremely curious to see what three additional years in the barrel would bring. Finding this bottle at SRP made the decision easy. This felt like a natural evolution of the Knob Creek story, and one I was excited to explore. For the full video review visit the link here:  https://youtu.be/yU0Kh7Adxag . Age Statement: 21 years. ABV: 50%. Mash bill:  75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. Area of Distillation:  Clermont, Kentucky. Appearance:  Deep espresso mahogany. On the nose:      Instantly rich and expressive. Classic Jim Beam nuttiness shows up first, leaning ...

 Knob Creek Bourbon X Rye Blended Whiskey Review.      Jim Beam has been on a roll this year, and this release certainly piqued my interest. Here in 2024 they have been doing some great releases with the Jim Beam Black getting an age statement, the Knob Creek Rye following suit. Even the Baker's lineup going a "High Rye" and the Winter reserve release. But, I'll be honest, I didn't have a bourye on my bingo sheet for any of the big distilleries. First, what is a bourye. Well essentially this is where a release is a blend of both a bourbon and a rye. A lot of times people think of Redwood Empire with the Lost Monarch or High West with their Bourye.           Now I will give Knob creek some props. They are using their two current releases for this; the 9 year bourbon and the 7 year rye. So keeping at least a 7 year age statement on this is great. Plus it helps making it feel less of a cash grab release. Now the question still bugs me....

Baker's 7 Year High Rye Bourbon Whiskey Review. Here in 2024 i've been giving a lot of props to Jim Beam. They have been releasing some amazing offerings. From the re-release of the Knob Creek rye giving it a 7 year age statement and the 10 year Knob Creek rye. Now I'll be the first of many to make mention of...does this expression need to exist? Now, standard Baker's is a solid pour overall, but never said, I wish there was a high rye version. I am all about seeing new expressions and seeing what new things a distillery can come up with either way. And being a "limited release" I am hoping you at home can make a decision if this is worth your dollar. For the full video review visit the link here!:  https://youtu.be/N8cdg5O4_9k Age Statement:  7 year 6 months. ABV:  53.5%. Mashbill:  Undisclosed, but labeled "High Rye." Area of Distillation:  Kentucky. Appearance:  Dark amber. On the nose: Lots of classic bourbon notes right out the gate. Vanilla, ca...