Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Here’s rye with the volume turned up. Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye is uncut, non-chill filtered, and aged nine patient years in deep-char barrels. It bursts with classic rye spice wrapped in dark sweetness and charred oak. The aroma feels big, bold, a little wild, yet inviting. At 119.6 proof, it roars, then resolves into balance as caramel, citrus oil, and toasted grain settle in. Add a drop of water and watch the fruit open, the herbs bloom, and the oak grow silkier. It’s rickhouse thunder bottled—muscular, flavorful, and built for slow sipping.

Nose: Caramel-drizzled flan, charred marshmallow, honey-roasted peanuts, dill and clove.

Palate: Tropical fruit hints, citrus zest, toffee, grilled peach, rye bread spice, toasted oak.

Finish: Long and warming. Peppery oak, baking spice, dark sweetness, and a lingering herbal echo.

Pair with smoked brisket or black-pepper ribeye to mirror the oak and spice. Dark chocolate pecan pie amplifies caramel depth. Aged cheddar cuts the proof cleanly.