Nose: caramel and vanilla First sip: Tastes just like Knob Creek to me. Sort of a nutty vibe, like peanut brittle, which is exactly what I think of when I think of Knob Creek. It’s very smooth, likely due to the age statement. After it sits: Don’t know. I keep forgetting to let it sit. With water: cuts all spice out. Sweetens it a bit, but makes it too mild. Maybe I added too much water. A little black tea and caramel on the finish. Finish: Medium-long, a little spicy. In fact, the finish gets even spicier the more you drink. I mean… for $40 dollars with a 9-year age statement, I honestly don’t see why it has the bad ratings that it does. I like it. I have much more expensive whiskeys that aren’t this good. Granted, I have limited experience with Tennessee whiskeys in general (my dad was a George Dickel and Jack Daniels drinker, so I’m likely a bit prejudiced), so I can’t compare it to those specifically. It tastes just like Knob Creek to me, and I love Knob Creek. I get zero Flintstone Vitamins or orange candy notes. (I kind of wish I did- I love those orange candies.)
About this bottle
This expression is a sour mash whiskey made according to Lincoln County Process standards in Tennessee that is matured a minimum 9 years. It is bottled as a private label for Total Wine retail stores at 90 proof.
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A rich, Tennessee Whiskey made with the purest and cleanest water supply in the state; then aged in oak barrels for 8 years & filtered through charcoal chips. It has an aromatic birth with notes of caramel, oak & spice; while a rich life adds notes of grain & dough; that led to a long & complex death. March 2018 / August 2022
Tastes like sweet orange candy and a little bit like buttered popcorn. Reminds me of eating off of a movie theater floor. Also, this is exclusively produced for Total Wine, as far as I can tell, so you're better off with pretty much any other Tennessee whiskey (including their Lonehand).
$37.99. 90 proof. Sweet green apples, toasted lemon, brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, charred oak, sour orange, banana, butter corn, mangos. Great for cheaper price.
Clean crisp aroma with a rich complex taste consisting of caramel, oak and spice flavors.
Nose: oak, grape, orange peel Taste: candied orange gummies. Personally not pleasant.
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