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Knob Creek Straight Rye

Knob Creek Straight Rye

(0.7l, 50%)


7.3/10
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The way Rye is supposed to taste.
 
Dissatisfied with the fate of post-prohibition Whiskey and Bourbon in the USA, the Knob Creek distillery was founded with the purpose of restoring the former glory of what the US Congress deemed “America’s native spirit”. And the founder of Knob Creek was no other than Jim Beam’s grandson, the legendary Booker Noe. He joined the family business in the 1950s and went on to establish Knob Creek (named after a stream that flows past Abraham Lincoln’s childhood home in Kentucky), the award-winning distillery known for its strong, flavorful small batch Bourbon.
 
The company’s rigorous standards that gave reputation to their Bourbon now shine through once again, in their Straight Rye. Bottled at 100 proof, this pre-prohibition style blend of grains tastes like Rye was supposed to taste. It’s aged in the deepest charred barrels, with fruity sweetness contrasted by a slight bitterness. It’s a perfect fit for Manhattans or and Old Fashioned, but also exquisite on its own, with its old school apothecary-like bottle being a perfect fit for your home bar too.

 
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Straight Bourbon or Rye means that the Whiskey has been aged for at least 2 years and has no added artificial flavorings or colorings.
 
 
  • Category
    Rye
  • Style
    Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Region
    Kentucky
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    50%
  • Distillery
    Jim Beam Distillery
  • Age
    NAS

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spicy rye
spicy
slightly sweet
vanilla
oak
herbs
marshmallow
nutty
hazelnuts
What does Knob Creek Straight Rye taste like?

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Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color 
Gold, light amber.
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell 
Rye, aged oak and herbs.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate 
Round, vanilla undertones, oak with slightly sweet notes of caramel.
 
Finish
Warm, smooth and lingering spice.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Knob Creek Straight Rye
Carl
Carl,
Very rye spice forward in the nose and on the palate. Good burn too. Very solid rye with the quality you’d expect from Knob Creek
 
Scott
Scott,
Sj Likes it a lot.
 
Erik
Erik,
Everyday thing
 
Mike
Mike,
One of my favorite rye at any price point. mild, but bold. amazing value!
 
Kelly
Kelly,
Good overall bourbon with a strong rye flavor. Best with a splash of water or a small amount of ice to cut it just a touch. Mixes great as an old fashioned. Enjoy this every time I have it.
 
Eduardo
Eduardo,
A bit punchy with alcohol
 
Thomas
Thomas,
Very smooth. Great spice level & price point. One of my new favorites for old fashioned's & lion's tail.
 
Jay
Jay,
Best Rye I've ever had. It is my go to now...
 
Mike
Mike,
Rye spice but finish is a bit off. Not enough traditional bourbon flavors. A bit bitter on the finish.
 
Chris
Chris,
Sweet, spicy nose with a little undertone of leather. Deep amber color. Soft mouthfeel, with vanilla, caramel, hay and a lot of spice (and burn). Lingering warmth.
 
David
David,
Too spicy for my liking
 
Chad
Chad,
Harsh
 
Corey
Corey,
Great inexpensive Rye that can still be sipped neat.
 
Rob
Rob,
My go-to rye that’s as good as it is readily available.
 
Andy
Andy,
Still a newbie but I like this a lot. It has a wheat smell. It is very smooth in the mouth with a spicy, nutty taste. It also has a cereal taste with a spicy finish. I was able to pick more things out of this than my other whiskey's so far
 
guest
guest,
Loved it!!
 
Eron
Eron,
Very enjoyable.
 
Patrick
Patrick,
My go-to rye
 
William
William,
Smoky, rye meets bourbon profile
 
Joe
Joe,
Delicious and smooth rye. Great color and a really smooth finish.
 
Gary
Gary,
Solid daily drinker. Pretty typical rye flavors.
 
Joseph
Joseph,
Pretty nice rye.
 
Brett
Brett,
Nice flavor but a little sweet.
 
guest
guest,
Very nice offering from Knob Creek. Smooth and not too spicy.
 
guest
guest,
Oaky, I taste a lot of vanilla. It goes down really easy and is overall very sweet.
 
Burton
Burton,
This is an affordable and highly drinkable Rye. Spice and vanilla, caramel and oak. Worth a try.
 
Michael
Michael,
vanilla, cinnamon, rye. Pretty good on the rocks
 
Shawn
Shawn,
High proof but smooth with all the spicey rye goodness you would expect. And a nice touch of vanilla and baking spices on the finish.
 
Jason
Jason,
Very nice taste.
 
Zane
Zane,
Knob Creek can do no wrong in my book. This rye is great. Soft on the nose, spicy up front, and has a beautiful finish. Love it!
 
Mike
Mike,
Not a huge Rye fan when neat, but this is a very good one in cocktails.
 
Sean
Sean,
I find this a good mixer, adds good flavor without overpowering, but not something I'd pour in my tin cup and sip on.
 
Nick
Nick,
Solid affordable Rye, gets the job done for cocktails, neat, or with a rock.
 
Laura
Laura,
Knob Creek, in general, is our go-to "out at a place that doesn't have a lot of good choices but has this" drinking bourbon. The rye is about the same. Drinkable and not too expensive.
 
Derek
Derek,
Very nice, especially for the price!
 
Luis
Luis,
Solid rye option - nothing exceptional, but nothing disappointing.
 
Brad
Brad,
Top favorite of mine.
 
Mike
Mike,
Whoa nelly old fashioned
 
Joseph
Joseph,
actually it is Cask strength Barreled in 2009 at 59.8%. good lasting heat that warms the pallet. Good barrel taste. good sitting sipping bourbon. really enjoy this one.
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Pretty good, but I don't feel like it lived up to the hype.
 
Ryan
Ryan,
I actually really enjoyed this Rye from Knob Creek. I was skeptical when purchasing it but I really enjoyed the flavor.
 
Ro
Ro,
Awesome stuff. One of the best for cocktails.
 
Josh
Josh,
One of my favs.
 
Matt
Matt,
Not a huge fan of Rye
 
Brian
Brian,
I like the alcohol content. Very smooth, and easy drinking. Also it’s easy to find in most bars around here.
 
Quinton
Quinton,
Quality Rye
 
Charles
Charles,
My first Rye and I really enjoyed it. I am a single malt and bourbon drinker but this is a very nice change of pace.
 
Devin
Devin,
Delicious, vanilla& caramel. Smooth
 
Rich
Rich,
Spicy and full of rye - reminds me of pine trees - one of my favorite ryes so far
 
Sam
Sam,
One of the best ryes on the market.
 
Mike
Mike,
Great, all around Bourbon
 
Michael
Michael,
Very sweet and full bodied rye from first to last drop.
 
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