Knob Creek 250th Anniversary

Nose

Rich caramel and dark brown sugar lead with layers of toasted oak, dried cherry, and a hint of charred barrel. Warm vanilla and a touch of cinnamon spice emerge with time in the glass.

Palate

Full-bodied with a corn-sweet backbone balanced by firm rye spice and deep oak tannins. Notes of toffee, dark fruit, baking spice, and a subtle nuttiness develop mid-palate. The high-proof character adds intensity without overwhelming the underlying grain complexity.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering oak, vanilla bean, and a dry spice note that slowly fades. The barrel influence stays present to the last, making this a bourbon that rewards slow sipping.

1. Neat: Pour 2 parts into a Glencairn or rocks glass and allow a few minutes for the aromas to open before the first sip.
2. On the Rocks: Add a single large ice cube to slowly dilute and reveal additional layers of fruit and grain sweetness.
3. Old Fashioned: Muddle a sugar cube with 2 dashes Angostura bitters and a splash of water. Add 2 parts Knob Creek 250th Anniversary and stir with ice. Garnish with an expressed orange peel and a Luxardo cherry.
4. Manhattan: Stir 2 parts bourbon with 1 part sweet vermouth and 2 dashes Angostura bitters over ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a brandied cherry.
5. Bourbon Smash: Muddle 4 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 part simple syrup. Add 2 parts Knob Creek 250th Anniversary and 1 part fresh lemon juice. Shake with ice and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.