knob creek kentucky straight bourbon whiskey

A Bourbon reminiscent of the French market

When I lived in New Orleans, it was fun to be a tourist in my own town. A stroll downriver through the edge of the French Quarter taking in the wafts of fresh beignets, roasted pecans, and creamy pralines was a Sensory treat. Putting my nose in this glass of Knob Creek 9 year instantly took me down memory lane, or North Peters Street as it were. On the palate the slight sweetness is countered by time spent in barrel, an undertone of cinnamon and nutmeg and a pleasing warmth from the ABV. There's a more earthy and nutty element here as well. In this case age makes all the difference, mellowing out the exuberance of younger bourbon, a characteristic that rarely strikes my fancy. I'd happily pair this neat with a back yard fire and s'mores in Midcity or a steamy evening spent on a balcony overlooking a courtyard on Governor Nichols and Royal, y'heard me?

My Personal Fav

I'm not a Bourbon Snob, I do like trying many kinds & brands of bourbons. Some bottles come & go over time, but a standard Knob Creek 9yr will forever have a permanent spot on my shelf