Description
Knob Creek 21 Year is a limited-edition, 100-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, notable as the oldest Knob Creek release, offering deep notes of charred oak, rich caramel, dark toffee, vanilla, and leather, with hints of dried fruit, roasted nuts, and spice, balanced by a long, warming finish that showcases intense maturity without excessive bitterness, highlighting its extensive aging in high-rickhouse barrels.
Key Characteristics
- Aging: Aged for over two decades in charred American oak barrels, hand-selected from the upper floors of rickhouses for intense maturation.
- Proof: Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) to maintain balance and intensity.
- Flavor Profile:
- Nose: Rich aromas of toasted oak, deep caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, and hints of spice.
- Palate: A full-bodied, velvety texture with bold charred oak, dark toffee, brown sugar, leather, roasted nuts, and dark fruit (cherry, apricot).
- Finish: Exceptionally long, warming, and smooth, with lingering notes of vanilla bean, cocoa, seasoned oak, and a touch of smoke.
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