Whiskey

Every week at work we feature a different whiskey for “Whiskey Wednesdays”. This week we are featuring:

Knob Creek 7yr Old Rye — 100º Proof — Claremont, KY

Knob Creek is a well known bourbon made by the Jim Beam distillery in Claremont, KY. Since 2012 they have also produced a lesser known rye. Like Jim Beam’s own label rye, it is a Kentucky-style Rye, meaning there is believed to be just over 51% rye grain in the mash, with a heavier corn supplement as the secondary grain. As such it smells and drinks a lot like a High Rye Bourbon would. In the last couple of years, Knob Creek began putting a 7 year age statement on their rye while still somehow managing to keep it affordable. If you like the bolder flavors associated with Knob Creek Bourbon, and are interested in branching out into Rye whiskey, this is a great starting point.