Knob Creek Rye 50% 70cl is the fiery, full-bodied sibling of Knob Creek’s classic bourbon, a rye whiskey crafted with intensity and precision. Born from the vision of Master Distiller Booker Noe, this whiskey revives the pre-Prohibition style of rye: rich in spice, layered in flavor, and bottled at a bold 100 proof. It’s a whiskey that speaks of craftsmanship, patience, and the rugged heart of Kentucky.

Knob Creek Rye 50% 70cl
Brand: Knob Creek | Category: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | ABV: 50% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Warm rye spice, vanilla, and brown sugar with hints of oak and honeyed grain.
Palate: Bold and complex, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg lead, followed by caramel, roasted nuts, and a touch of dark fruit.
Finish: Long and warming, rye spice lingers with toasted oak and a subtle sweetness.

Production Details:
Crafted from a high-rye mash bill and aged patiently in deeply charred American oak barrels, Knob Creek Rye develops its signature bite and depth over time. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), it captures the essence of old-school American rye, strong, structured, and unapologetically flavorful.

Perfect For:
Perfect for those who crave spice and complexity in their whiskey. Ideal neat or with a single cube of ice, and exceptional as the base for classic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Sazerac.

Expert Notes:
Whiskey experts describe Knob Creek Rye as “a benchmark for bold rye character”, earthy, peppery, and rich, with enough sweetness to balance its spice.

Customer Reviews:

“Exactly what rye whiskey should be, spicy, smooth, and full of flavor.”
“The 100 proof gives it real presence, it holds up beautifully in cocktails.”
“Knob Creek Rye hits that perfect balance between power and polish.”

Interesting Fact:
Rye whiskey was America’s original spirit before bourbon rose to prominence and Knob Creek Rye pays tribute to that heritage, using the same time-honored techniques that defined early Kentucky distilling.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to appreciate its warmth and spice, or with a dash of water to reveal its sweeter side. Also shines in a Whiskey Sour or Boulevardier, where its boldness elevates every sip.

Distillery Background:
Produced at the legendary Jim Beam Distillery, Knob Creek forms part of the Small Batch Collection, created by Booker Noe to preserve bourbon and rye as they were meant to be, full-flavored, aged long, and bottled strong. Today, Knob Creek Rye stands as one of the finest expressions of that promise, powerful, traditional, and masterfully made.