Knobel Spirits Rye Tennessee Whiskey

Mike Rowe built a career celebrating hardworking individuals, and his Tennessee Straight Rye stands as a heartfelt liquid tribute to his grandfather, Carl Knobel. Quality demands absolutely zero compromises. Distilled to honor the sheer grit of American blue-collar workers, this distinctive bottle completely skips the pretense in favor of unyielding, honest flavor. It captures the essence of untamed ambition while remaining deeply grounded in traditional whiskey-making principles.

Diving into the mechanics reveals a robust mashbill comprised of ninety-five percent rye and five percent malted barley. This constitutes a formidable foundation. Such a confident grain ratio imparts an incredibly bold backbone, yielding an unrestrained profile that easily commands attention in any given glass. Two years of intentional resting inside charred oak barrels tempers that inherent spicy aggression into a surprisingly velvety texture. You get profound complexity without the aggressive burn.

• Crafted from a robust 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley mashbill
• Aged a minimum of two years in charred American oak
• Bottled at an approachable yet expressive 88 proof

Nose: A bright, confident surge of intense baking spices immediately greets the senses. This aromatic intensity quickly yields to fresh, earthy rye grain and subtle hints of sweet vanilla.

Palate: Robust stone fruit takes absolute center stage upon the very first sip. That fruity core rapidly intertwines with flickering black pepper, crushed cardamom, and a remarkably creamy mouthfeel that beautifully balances the heat.

Finish: Delicate undertones of toasted cocoa and orange peel linger beautifully. The sweet caramel fades slowly, leaving a profoundly rich impression that urges another pour.

Pair this robust rye with a heavily charred ribeye steak. The savory crust perfectly amplifies the whiskey’s peppery kick. For dessert, select a dark chocolate espresso tart. It beautifully coaxes out the spirit's hidden cocoa and caramel notes. You definitely won't regret this dynamic combination.