Bourbon Review: Knob Creek 2001 Limited Edition Bourbon

Vanilla and honey also predominate on the palate, but again, they’re well-balanced by more ripe fruit and some warm baking spice. Toasted oak is a little more noticeable on the palate, along with a just a hint of something savory and salty, almost like parmesan cheese. The texture is smooth but mouth-coating, and wood lingers on the long finish. Conclusion: To put it bluntly, this is the kind of bourbon that makes you not want to drink other bourbon. The bright caramel and vanilla you expect are rounded out expertly with darker notes, some of them unexpected in the best way. I’d be curious to give batch 2 a try, as I find this sample had just enough oak to balance the sweetness. In any case, this is a very nice whiskey, one well worth a try if you can get your hands on it. FINAL SCORE: 95/100