Knob Creek Blends Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys for Latest Release

Knob Creek

On Wednesday, the Beam-owned Kentucky whiskey brand Knob Creek announced its latest release: Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye. This new expression is exactly what it sounds like: a blend of bourbon and rye whiskeys. The bourbon in the blend is 9 years old, while the rye has been aged for seven years.

Bottled at 113 proof, Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye is available for a limited time across the U.S. with a suggested retail price of $44.99 — an impressively reasonable price for a name-brand whiskey with moderate age and a relatively high ABV.

“Knob Creek® has captivated whiskey fans since its inception and this year, we are pushing traditional whiskey boundaries with our new Bourbon x Rye blend, delivering two of our best expressions, in one flavorful sip,” eighth-generation Beam Master Distiller Freddie Noe said in a news release. “It is an honor to work with my dad to go beyond the traditional craft an unexpected offering that upholds my grandfather’s vision of creating high-quality, flavorful whiskey.”

Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Tasting Notes, Via the Brand

Color: Golden brown with copper hues

Nose: Sweet maple and vanilla with hints of nuttiness and baking spice

Taste: Brown sweets with a hint of fruitiness and black pepper

Finish: Sweet with lingering spice

In June, Knob Creek announced the release of a 10-year-old rye whiskey.

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