Knob Creek 9 Years Single Barrel

Knob Creek 9 Year Old Single Barrel Reserve is a well-regarded bourbon, known for its rich flavor profile that balances sweet barrel notes with spicy rye character. It is typically bottled at a higher proof, offering a robust experience with notes of vanilla, caramel, and a long finish.

Key Features of Knob Creek 9 Year Old Barrel Reserve

• Classification: Straight Bourbon

• Company: Beam Suntory

• Distillery: Jim Beam

• Proof: 120

• Age: 9 Years

• Mashbill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley

• Color: Deep Amber

• MSRP: Approximately $42

Tasting Notes

• Nose:
  • Sweet aromas of brown sugar and caramel
  • Hints of apple and toffee
  • Spicy notes that create a tingling sensation
• Palate:

  • Rich and creamy sweetness with vanilla, maple syrup, and brown sugar

  • Full-bodied with flavors of cinnamon, oak, and leather

  • Long-lasting finish that carries sweetness through

Overall Impression

• Highly accessible for both novice and experienced bourbon drinkers

• Noted for its easy drinkability despite the high proof

• Frequently recommended as a go-to bourbon in the mid-range price category

• Recognized for its complex flavor profile that remains enjoyable even at higher alcohol content

What are some good Knob Creek 9 cocktails

1. Bourbon Old Fashioned

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Knob Creek 9
  • 1 sugar cube
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange twist
• Instructions:
  1. In a glass, muddle the sugar and bitters.
  2. Add a large ice cube and pour in the bourbon.
  3. Stir gently and garnish with an orange twist.

2. Manhattan

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Knob Creek 9
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Maraschino cherry
• Instructions:
  1. Combine bourbon, vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled and strain into a chilled glass.
  3. Garnish with a cherry.

3. Bourbon Sour

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Knob Creek 9
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Lemon wheel
• Instructions:
  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

4. Kentucky Mule

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Knob Creek 9
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Lime wedge
• Instructions:
  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Add bourbon and lime juice.
  3. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.

5. Boulevardier

• Ingredients:
  • 1 oz Knob Creek 9
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari
  • Orange twist
• Instructions:
  1. Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
  2. Strain into a chilled glass.
  3. Garnish with an orange twist.