This is a 13-year-old Knob Creek Single Barrel (4775) that was aged in warehouse I (rick 11, 4th floor, Tier 2) at Jim Beam and selected as a store pick by PlumpJack in San Francisco. If you’ve read this blog for any amount of time you know I love these whiskeys because, more often than not, they end up being awesome.
The actual makeup, the mashbill of KC is no different than that of Jim Beam White. The difference between the two however are quite vast when you consider three key variables that lead Knob Creek to be Knob Creek and JB White to be JB White: age, proof and location in the warehouse.
Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 Review: Details and Tasting Notes
In Jim Beam’s Words: Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775
“Nose: Upon introduction it’s hard not to recognize Beam, except with less of the typical peanut brittle. Notes of hickory, dried moss, toasted oak and dark chocolate make this contemplative bourbon easy to be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Booker’s drinkers will love this as it has all the marks.
Palate: I knew there was some peanut brittle in there somewhere. More toasted oak, kettle corn, chocolate and brown sugar.
Finish: Lots of balance in this whiskey between the spice, sweet and savory and exceptionally smooth out the gate. Long and persistent finish with an unmistakable identity.”
Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 price, ABV, age and other details
Region: Kentucky, USA
Distiller: Jim Beam
Bottled For: PlumpJack Wine and Spirits
Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Cask: New Charred Oak
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 60%
Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color
Barrel: 4775
Price: $55
Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 Tasting Notes
EYE
Dark ruby
NOSE
Oak, chocolate Twizzlers, fresh biscuits, leather, dried fruit, molasses, clove, anise and a touch of peanut oil.
PALATE
Dried dark fruit, oak, peanut oil, biscuits, brown sugar, cinnamon and a touch of clove, nutmeg and vanilla.
FINISH
Long -> Oak, peanut butter and spice.
BALANCE, BODY & FEEL
Decent balance, full body and a warm dry/tannic feel.
Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 Review: OVERALL
This is without a doubt the weirdest Knob Creek I’ve ever had. There are things I’m getting in this whiskey I’ve never gotten in a KC before and that’s not a bad thing; it’s part of its charm. The aroma is weird and oaky with a cavalcade of interesting sweet and spice notes. The palate is more sweet than oaky but carries a huge dollop of peanut oil the aroma only had in whispers.
The finish starts oaky, turns to spice and then fades out on full peanut butter. That peanut note is the defining characteristic of the Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 and is by far the most peanutty Jim Beam release I’ve had to date. Super interesting pick by the PlumpJack folks.
SCORE: 87/100 (B+)
Thanks to Joshua for the sample
Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 Review
- Nose - 87
- Palate - 87
- Finish - 87
- Balance, Body & Feel - 87
Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 Review Summary
Knob Creek Single Barrel 4775 is quite good, I’d grab one while they last if you can.
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