Blaum Bros. OldFangled Knotter Bourbon 12 Year

Taste: 2 oz. neat in glen cairn. 105.7 proof, 12 yr 2019 Fall release Nose (4.7) caramel corn, bit-o-honey, and peanut brittle. I could nose this for days. Palate: (4.75) True caramel bomb with pecans and a bit of spice. Reminds me of Fanny May Turtles with alcohol and just a hint of pepper. Nice and coating. It is what a grear bourbon should be. Finish (4.75): Slightest of burn. Does not at all resemble a higher proof in that department. Follows through with some honey and a hint of what is almost raspberry fruit. Only regret is that it could have been longer. Don't blame the bourbon that is me just not wanting it to end. Overall: Was really debating the hype. After all, this is a sourced distillate and very admittedly is "not our bourbon" when it comes to the distiller's claim. But it IS an incredibly well aged, 12 yr old MGP cask bourbon with all the right moves. It is everything you want in a classic bourbon- bold caramels and vanilla, some fruits, spice, oak, and pecan nuttiness. Worth the hype? Glad I have it in my collection

117.2 proof Nose- Caramel corn, butterscotch, rye spices, cocoa powder, cherry Palate- Rye spices initially, leather, caramel corn, powdered sugar, cherries Finish- Medium, spicy finish with notes of rye spices, powdered sugar, and oak Initially in the glass I was not impressed. But after some time to air out, this transformed into a solid whiskey. I really like the caramel corn and butterscotch on the nose, the primary smells im getting. The palate opens up with a wave of rye spice, the caramel corn returns, and some powdered sugar pops up near the end. I would expect a longer finish with such a high proof bourbon, but nonetheless, it is tasty... with oak, rye spices, and powdered sugar rounding it out. For $400 this is a hard pass for me. I would drink it at a bar for the right price, but I would pass on a bottle.

Neat. Blast of honey, corn, and baking spices off the bat. Deep, rich and mostly dark nose. Some vanilla and raspberries emerge. Butterscotch. Nice, oily texture on the tongue. Vanilla and raspberries upfront, hint of that honey in the sweetness but transitions to dark, tannic quickly. Those raspberries come blasting through with another wave of vanilla and transitions back to those dark notes. Oak, chocolate finish. Quintessential MGP with a few surprises like those raspberries.

Blaum Oldfangled 12 is delicious. I have a 117 proof and I know they now have 105 proof, so this review will vary from later releases. It's a butterscotch bomb in a glass - starts out spicy and hot, but in a similar way to a really good GTS where the heat adds complexity and flavor and is a welcome addition. The profile is heavy vanilla and butter, with caramel. It's the best bourbon I've ever had.

For me, this one starts with a sweet, almost floral nose. The taste seems a bit thin at first, but settles in pretty quickly to give the right amount of heat with a mixture of fruitiness, wood, and a touch of spice, maybe a hint of clove. Overall, a good bourbon if you can find it for a fair price. Cheers 🥃

Honestly, this is really good. Glad I tried it. Oak, baking spices, brown sugar and some light vanilla. The proof was felt but not too abrasive. Medium to long finish