Review #456; Bourbon #110: Knob Creek Single Barrel Longhorn 14yr

This is a Knob Creek Single Barrel picked by and for longhorn steakhouse. This was aged for 14 years and then bottled at 60% abv. I tasted this blind, so keep that in mind when reading these notes.

ABV: 60%

Nose: Punchy, heavy spice, black pepper, caramel, oak spice, cherry cola.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, orange peel, black pepper, oak spice. Tobacco leaf, vanilla cream, a bit of must.

Finish: Long finish, dry. Oak Spice, pepper, tobacco leaf, light caramel, light orange peel.

Rating: 7/10

This has lots of flavor and heat to compliment it. Lots of oak spice and structure, savory spices with hint of sweetness from vanilla and caramel poking through. This is a beast of a tasty bourbon.

Guess: This is a bourbon, aged 12-15 years, 62-65% abv, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof?

Reveal: Knob Creek SIB Bourbon, Long Hornsteak House Pick 14 Years

I was a bit off on the proof and the bourbon, but I feel pretty good about my guess. Knob Creek SiB’s continue to be some of the best values in bourbon.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect