Knob Creek Rye Whiskey 750ml

Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey (7-Year Small Batch)

ABV: 50 % (100 proof)
Origin: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky, USA (Beam Suntory) Food & Wine+2whiskyrant.com+2Spirits Network+2
Age: Aged for seven years in deeply charred new oak barrels knobcreek.comDrinkhacker
Mash Bill: At least 51 % rye (actual proportions undisclosed, typical of Kentucky-style rye ~55 % rye, 35 % corn, 10 % malted barley) whiskyrant.comknobcreek.com

🌾 Product Description

Knob Creek Straight Rye is part of Jim Beam’s revered Small Batch collection, offering a well-balanced rye-forward whiskey crafted with a nod to pre–Prohibition flavor. At 100 proof, it delivers generous spice and complexity while maintaining Beam’s approachable sweetness and length. Food & Wine+2Spirits Network+2Breaking Bourbon+2

👃 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber-brown with rich, warming legs Food & Wine+15whiskyrant.com+15BOURBON & BANTER+15

• Nose: Notes of caramel and vanilla weave with rye spice, apple, floral undertones, and a hint of leather knobcreek.com

• Palate: Bold black and white pepper meets sweet vanilla, caramel, coffee cake, cinnamon, and almond—medium to full body with both spice and sweet balance knobcreek.com+2The Whiskey Wash+2Reddit+2

• Finish: Warm and lingering—spicy oak, nutmeg, citrus, and bittersweet cocoa tones fade to rye-punched heat DrinkhackerBreaking Bourbonwhiskyrant.com

🍸 Cocktail Suggestions

While outstanding neat or with a splash of water, this rye truly shines in classic cocktails:

• Manhattan: A robust rye twist on the classic—2 oz Knob Creek Rye, 1 oz sweet vermouth, dash of bitters

• Rye Old Fashioned: Muddled sugar cube, bitters, orange twist

• Sazerac: Rye-forward sipping with absinthe rinse, sugar cube, Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters

Knob Creek Rye’s spice-forward profile makes it a standout ingredient in stirred classics and signature rye-based cocktails alike.

🧾 Quick Facts & Features

✅ Why It Stands Out

• Combines Beam’s sweet bourbon hallmarks with a bold rye spice backbone

• Aged long enough (7 years) to develop depth and complexity

• Reliable consistency and strong reviews make it a reliable pick for buyers and menus alike

• Celebrated as a foundation-level rye that delivers solid quality for its price bracket