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Whiskey Review: Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye

We review Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye, a variant of the popular Knob Creek rye whiskey expression that goes through a round of barrel finishing in new, charred American oak barrels to enhance the flavor.

OVERALL RATING

8
$44.99
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Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye

Tasting Notes

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This non-age statement whiskey is Knob Creek’s traditional rye – secondarily finished in new, level four charred American oak barrels and bottled at 100 proof. Currently available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $44.99 for a 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
Amber honey hue.
Nose:
Sweetness, baking spices, oaky vanilla and a hint of candied orange.
Palate:
of rye- and bourbon-lovers alike. Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye (image via Sarah Coppola/The Whiskey Wash) Tasting Notes: Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye Vital Stats: This non-age statement whiskey is Knob Creek’s traditional rye – secondarily finished in new, level four charred American oak barrels and bottled at 100 proof. Currently available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $44.99 for a 750ml bottle. Appearance: Amber honey hue. Nose: Sweetness, baking spices, oaky vanilla and a hint of candied orange. Palate: Full-bodied and toasty, albeit neither overly spicy nor complex, from start to finish. The second barreling does its job of imparting a sweetness – with notes of tamarind and dark caramel. Then comes the warmth of cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seed, and grilled bread, with those notes continuing to linger on the finish. The aftertaste and mouth-feel offers a slight nod to rye, but overall the weight and richness rings more of a rye-bourbon marriage – and the “edge” and harsher notes typical of a rye are softened.
Finish:
Comments:
Simply put, this is an enjoyable sipper. The brand recommends imbibing over ice or in an old-fashioned, but I think it also holds its own neat — and plan to try it in a Manhattan. It’s a mellower, yet richer and smoother cousin to Knob Creek’s Straight Rye Whiskey, and only about $10 more. For limited release bottle under $50 with a lot to offer, it’d be a nice addition to the collection of anyone who enjoys both rye and bourbon.

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.

Sarah Coppola

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