Knob Creek 12 Cask Strength is a Step Above!

Posted on by Jake Lewellen

Bourbon Heritage Month Day 24

After sitting down with Jay West of T8ke Reviews a few years back to discuss Knob Creek 12 vs Knob Creek 12 Cask Strength, I was ready to revisit it again. The aged stated Knob Creek’s have been great and excited to dive into this Knob Creek’s aged stated cask strength.

Just the Facts

  • Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Mashbill:
  • Age: 12 years
  • Proof: 120.6
  • Price: $99.99

Jake’s Tasting Notes: Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength

Nose: notes of leather, oak, honey, cherry, hint of nuttiness

Palate: this is chocolate Reece’s Cup with cherry drizzle. After the initial chocolate peanut butter cup, rich flavors of barrel tannins and tobacco.

Finish: barrel tannins with hint of oak for a subtle finish.

Closing Thoughts

After revisiting this pour, I wholeheartedly agree with the title that this is a step above the traditional Knob Creek 12 year. While it may be hard to find now, this is one heck of a pour!

About Knob Creek

There’s no faking full bourbon flavor. It has to be earned. So that’s what we do in Clermont: we earn it. We start by selecting the finest grains. And we finish by meticulously aging our whiskey in white oak barrels with maximum char, for an unmistakable richness and signature sweetness. It’s the natural way. And there’s just no cheating nature.

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