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Bourbon Review: Knob Creek 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Bourbon

We review Knob Creek's 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Bourbon, a cask-strength release distilled 13 years ago in 2004.

OVERALL RATING

9
$130.00
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Tasting Notes

About:

121.8 proof for our sample (varies in the final product as this is a single barrel offering), around $130 for a 750 ml bottle.
Appearance:
Mildly cloudy (from being unfiltered) with a hue like deep amber honey.
Nose:
Soft on the nose and yet surprisingly deep, suggesting a spicy kick that never arrives. Despite its high proof, this whiskey never feels boozy.
Palate:
The flavor starts out with a melange of dark chocolate and vanilla, before transitioning to smoke with notes of tobacco, and a bit of cinnamon peeking through in the finish. This is a whiskey that demands to be savored. A few drops of water turns this into a sumptuous feast of flavor, with apple pie and a strong vanilla component. Whatever burn you may find here is subtle, like glazed ham slow cooked over coals.
Finish:
Comments:
While the price alone will keep many intermediate whiskey drinkers from ever getting to sample this whiskey, it’s a shame, because if you have the money, the Knob Creek 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Bourbon is worth every penny. This is a bottle to bring out on special occasions and to impress discerning whiskey drinking fans. Its bold and complex flavor is a love letter to the folks who’ve supported the Knob Creek brand for the past 25 years.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Wendell Britt

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