Knob Creek 9 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 10 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Hint of char. Spicy rye. Palate Surprisingly light start. Marshmallow maltiness. Develops smooth, satisfying, nutty, flavours. Hazelnuts. Finish Surge of fruity, apple-like flavours. Some tannin. Comment Easily drinkable, appetising.

Jim Murray Nose Marmalade on toast: beautiful, sweet fruit, dash of soft rye and edge of saltiness. Palate Spicy, busy start: early arrival of cocoa but a playfully biting, taste-bud nipping charcter stars. Finish Loads of cocoa balances out vanilla. A dry, slightly oily but magnificently long finish. Comment By far the best aroma from the JBB small batch selection, and taste and finish: a classic top of the range bourbon.