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Whiskey Review: Knob Creek Rye

We crack a bottle of Knob Creek Rye in this review, finding it to be a decent workhorse rye whiskey.

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  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Knob Creek Rye

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
The nose is strong—so much so, that when the bottle was opened it immediately wafted up at me; I didn’t need to pour a drop. When I did, it’s fragrant – almost floral – with an overlay of apples, both cider and pie. The
Palate:
On the palate, it’s very spicy with black pepper. I feel it on the tip of my tongue, and it takes a while to dissipate. It has a sharp mouthfeel but is still smooth. The flavor lingers –and it’s a nice one. It’s 100 proof–and you can tell–but you still taste flavor more than alcohol. The Knob Creek Rye isn’t sharp or acidic, which I like. It’s kind of mellow, for a rye. It would work in a drink or on the rocks…made even more so if you let the rocks erode a little bit. I give it a score of 82 points.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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