Knob Creek Rye Whiskey Small Batch

Similar to Knob Creek Bourbon, Knob Creek Rye is bottled at the same proof / Vol. and is the only standard ongoing rye product in Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection. Jim Beam doesn’t disclose its mashbill, but it’s believed Knob Creek Rye Whiskey is a barely legal rye at just over 51% rye, cutting it fine. Readily available at an affordable price, Knob Creek Rye is an easy choice when deciding on a staple rye to stock for your home bar.

Knob Creek Rye won’t blow you away by any means. What it will do though, is deliver a consistent satisfying pour. Its 100 proof is welcomed, making it bold yet still very palatable. As a result it works any way you like it - neat, on the rocks, and in cocktails if you want a more traditional flavour but desire a moderate amount of additional spice and potency. Knob Creek Rye Whiskey might easily be a whiskey some of us think of as too mainstream, but underneath it’s a quality rye that just about anyone can appreciate. Knob Creek Rye is a great daily drinking rye. It has noticeably more raw character than any of the standard Jim Beam rye releases and carries a greater sense of depth making it a more interesting pour no matter what you’re using it for – it has versatility. Neat this whiskey smells and drinks rich and full with a decidedly spicy delivery across the senses. In a cocktail it delivers a solid spicy backbone. The only thing I really wish it had more of was oak.

It’s definitely not a light whiskey as it has a lot to offer from nose through the finish, but it’s also not a deep rustic whiskey either. Combined with it’s lower price point, Knob Creek Rye is one that’s worth giving a shot at least once. While you may not be blown away, you’ll most likely not be disappointed either.