I just picked up a bottle of the cask strength a couple weeks ago. It was barreled in 2010 and is 127 proof. It's delicious and definitely one of the better ryes I've had. I'll definitely be buying more of these as they hit the shelves each year.
Nice review and comparison! I just picked up a bottle last week (July 2023) the guy had it on the shelf since 2018 very warm hug but super flavors! Cheers
It finally arrived in Washington state. My local liquor store saved me the last bottle. I’ll be opening it later this week. Oh and before I forget Chard I enjoyed your singing at the beginning of your older videos.
I bought a bottle of my local (Knoxville) store pick KC single barrel rye and loved it. It was on special for $33. I went back and bought two more at that price. After seeing this video I picked up the cask strength bottle. Annnnddd it is fantastic. Two great products. Great review you two!! Cheers
The higher ABV coupled with the inherent spice of a rye makes the heat more apparent. It also has a nice sweetness, once opened for a few days. This is a very good bottle. It is quite different than Pikesville - different is good. (Both are good.) I think it is worth the $ delta.
Revised this uncorking with the Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye of my own! Love it! Totally agree with Chad and Sara's review! Picked mine up for $46! Cheers!
I like the cask strength paired with a Rocky Patel Cuban Blend. Both are spicy and robust, but they also have great flavor. They move beyond the strength to provide fantastic flavor.
I just picked up a store pick, and agree with you completely. The CS is more together and complex. It's a nice blend of 9 year old 119.6 not a 5 1/2 year old single cask. And how did they get it down to 115??
It's a HOT one that's for sure!!!!! Let it sit and open up and chill for a few months and try it again. Take 2 or 3 OZ out of the bottle get it below the shoulders and lets hope it gets better and cools down. :) Mine has been open for a few weeks. I will have to try it again tonight because of this video. :) Keep up the good work!!!
Great video! Great editing skills! You guys should try the Traverse City North Coast Rye, I would be interested in your opinions, it has a unique smell and taste. In the beginning I was like, " what's this?" and then I was like, "I like."
Thanks for the review guys! Will keep my eyes out for this bottle. I was thinking it would be great to compare to the Booker's rye. From your memory was it similar at all?
If it is aged longer, won't the proof go down? That could also be a reason why the 9yo cask strength is lower than the single barrel. But the barrel entry proof is also a good reason why.
The Total Wine by us has these in stock, but after reading a couple reviews plus this one I'm not sure that I want to buy it. I've been wanting to get into something with more Rye and was also considering WT Forgiven. Recommendations? From a taste perspective, I don't like Knob Creek 120 as the heat is just overbearing to me which is weird as I really like WT Rare Breed which is pretty close in proof.
Heading back home to Louisville next weekend. Any suggestions on where to find this in the Louisville area? I think you mentioned that this was a Total Wine pick, correct? Congrats on 10K! 👍 🥃
The "Pick" states "Kentucky Straight" Rye and the new cask strength says Rye only. Why would that be? New/used oak, barrel entry proof? Is it really 9 years old because the vintage is 2009?
peter white Humm, good questions, and ones that I can't answer right now. I'll see if I can find anything out, but it's probably just a difference in labeling. Jim Beam isn't going to put out something that isn't Straight.
Just to update, according to Breaking Bourbon, Beam did confirm that it is indeed "Kentucky Straight Rye". Not that you were losing any sleep over it :)
The one in my store is almost 130 proof. I'm gonna get one, apparently it's limited. I just bought a Rare Breed, and was a bit disappointing to find the cork was only half way on, might have effected the flavor, not sure. Oh well.
For some reason I still just love the bottle reveal music in the intro. So sexy. Makes me feel a bit naughty trying to peek underneath those labels to get a look at all that amber goodness underneath.
I bought this and I think it's okay. I can get Pikesville for 37.99 compared to this at 64.99. I will buy the Pikesville all day long I feel it's a better whiskey. This just didn't stand out for me. Also it says it was barreled in 2009. To me it doesn't taste a good 9 year old Rye. It doesn't say that it's straight rye whiskey either. I'm a little worried about the marketing. Maybe was sitting in stainless steel for a few years but it doesn't have the age that you would feel like it would be at nine years old. Remember that a vintage statement is not an age statement.
You two have helped expand my horizons. I’m getting slowly into bourbons. I’m a diehard Scotch lover so its a parallel path Ive ventured onto. Thank you! By the way, Sara is a spitting image of my younger sister (Kirsten). My sister, though, hates whiskey. Cheers! 🥃👍🥃
Damn 10,000 subs! Congrats guys!
Thank you! Super pumped by the 10K milestone!
It's Bourbon Night look forward to meeting yall at the whiskey tribe distillery launch!
Graysen Montgomery almost 25,000 subs now!
I just picked up a bottle of the cask strength a couple weeks ago. It was barreled in 2010 and is 127 proof. It's delicious and definitely one of the better ryes I've had. I'll definitely be buying more of these as they hit the shelves each year.
Nice review and comparison! I just picked up a bottle last week (July 2023) the guy had it on the shelf since 2018 very warm hug but super flavors! Cheers
"It's only 119" . What a woman!
It finally arrived in Washington state. My local liquor store saved me the last bottle. I’ll be opening it later this week. Oh and before I forget Chard I enjoyed your singing at the beginning of your older videos.
I bought a bottle of my local (Knoxville) store pick KC single barrel rye and loved it. It was on special for $33. I went back and bought two more at that price. After seeing this video I picked up the cask strength bottle. Annnnddd it is fantastic. Two great products. Great review you two!! Cheers
Every Rye is good with a cigar. For me cigars and whiskey go hand in hand. Great review guys.
This is $69 in my town. High but I may still pull the trigger.
A very entertaining video. Thanks for sharing.
I'm a big fan of the Pikesville 110 as well, but this is quite a bit more intense, and the depth of flavor is really quite impressive.
The higher ABV coupled with the inherent spice of a rye makes the heat more apparent. It also has a nice sweetness, once opened for a few days. This is a very good bottle. It is quite different than Pikesville - different is good. (Both are good.) I think it is worth the $ delta.
Love u guys! Tried this..Great stuff.. Thx for review and gonna get some of them glasses! Cool couple u 2 :)
As always awesome camera work. Very artistic
Another bottle we'll never see over the pond. Great review.
Revised this uncorking with the Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye of my own! Love it! Totally agree with Chad and Sara's review! Picked mine up for $46! Cheers!
The finger tainted that juice more than the small piece of wax...l0l
Love U guys! Keep do what you do!!
hope you guys went back to this after it had been opened for a few weeks. Like most Knob Cteek it get better for the waiting.
Will you be evaluating Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye?
Great video, thanks for the review. Sara looks truly scared when you were pulling the cork
I like the cask strength paired with a Rocky Patel Cuban Blend. Both are spicy and robust, but they also have great flavor. They move beyond the strength to provide fantastic flavor.
This will be the new tongue twister for my kids to learn and teach their friends at school 😝
Funny
Great uncorking guys will put it on list.
Sounds great! I'm planning on picking this one up tomorrow. Suggestion for you. Try the Angel's Envy Rum Cask Finished Rye....Phenomenal a must try!
I just picked up a store pick, and agree with you completely. The CS is more together and complex. It's a nice blend of 9 year old 119.6 not a 5 1/2 year old single cask. And how did they get it down to 115??
It's a HOT one that's for sure!!!!! Let it sit and open up and chill for a few months and try it again. Take 2 or 3 OZ out of the bottle get it below the shoulders and lets hope it gets better and cools down. :) Mine has been open for a few weeks. I will have to try it again tonight because of this video. :) Keep up the good work!!!
Mine comes in at 127.5 proof
(edit) 2021 release, barreled in 2010.
Once Chad starts on Round 2, the innuendos come out. I'll take a glass when they hit amazon.
I'm watching this video now and I'm having the same batch but with the exception of a barreled in 2010, 127 proof.
Tongue punch.😂😂😂😂
hi again, hope yall have a wonderful weekend
Great show as always!
Great video! Great editing skills!
You guys should try the Traverse City North Coast Rye, I would be interested in your opinions, it has a unique smell and taste. In the beginning I was like, " what's this?" and then I was like, "I like."
The wax bits in my drink from that GD dumb cork seal drives me nuts!
;) 10,000 subs! Congrats!
Thank you!
It's Bourbon Night you're welcome!
hey, guys,
I bought 2 bottles on Thursday here in ATL. I have not opened one yet.
Hope you dig it!
sara almost tasted it without nosing it! hehe.
Thanks for the review guys! Will keep my eyes out for this bottle. I was thinking it would be great to compare to the Booker's rye. From your memory was it similar at all?
It was in the ball park, but the Booker's is hands down better.
If it is aged longer, won't the proof go down? That could also be a reason why the 9yo cask strength is lower than the single barrel. But the barrel entry proof is also a good reason why.
Not always, it can go up, too.
You are very right, thanks for leading me to research this further.
Just grabbed a bottle at Costco, $45 loving it
Great review!
My local Costco has a store pick by Fred Noe himself for 55 bucks!
I want this bottle...
Pikesville is 110, did you have a store pick that was 115?
I just bought a bottle of this yesterday for like $58. I thought that price was decent. Only tried it once so far, but it was pretty good
Loved the review...Just bought a Bottle for $79(plus tax) in WV.
The Total Wine by us has these in stock, but after reading a couple reviews plus this one I'm not sure that I want to buy it. I've been wanting to get into something with more Rye and was also considering WT Forgiven. Recommendations? From a taste perspective, I don't like Knob Creek 120 as the heat is just overbearing to me which is weird as I really like WT Rare Breed which is pretty close in proof.
Heading back home to Louisville next weekend. Any suggestions on where to find this in the Louisville area? I think you mentioned that this was a Total Wine pick, correct? Congrats on 10K! 👍 🥃
The "Pick" states "Kentucky Straight" Rye and the new cask strength says Rye only. Why would that be? New/used oak, barrel entry proof? Is it really 9 years old because the vintage is 2009?
peter white Humm, good questions, and ones that I can't answer right now. I'll see if I can find anything out, but it's probably just a difference in labeling. Jim Beam isn't going to put out something that isn't Straight.
Just to update, according to Breaking Bourbon, Beam did confirm that it is indeed "Kentucky Straight Rye". Not that you were losing any sleep over it :)
Have you tried Templeton Rye?
Congrats on the 10k subscribers are we going to get a q&a soonish?
Thanks! We're planning something a lil different but still in the same arena. I know we're late on it but hope to have it soon!
The one in my store is almost 130 proof. I'm gonna get one, apparently it's limited. I just bought a Rare Breed, and was a bit disappointing to find the cork was only half way on, might have effected the flavor, not sure. Oh well.
For some reason I still just love the bottle reveal music in the intro. So sexy. Makes me feel a bit naughty trying to peek underneath those labels to get a look at all that amber goodness underneath.
Pikesville is 110 *\0/* but thanks for the review of KC Cask
I bought this and I think it's okay. I can get Pikesville for 37.99 compared to this at 64.99. I will buy the Pikesville all day long I feel it's a better whiskey. This just didn't stand out for me. Also it says it was barreled in 2009. To me it doesn't taste a good 9 year old Rye. It doesn't say that it's straight rye whiskey either. I'm a little worried about the marketing. Maybe was sitting in stainless steel for a few years but it doesn't have the age that you would feel like it would be at nine years old. Remember that a vintage statement is not an age statement.
Yeah we really love the Pikesville, too. So tasty!
OMG I’m so sorry that I misspelled your name Chad.
Cracked mine a couple months ago. It makes a ridiculous Manhattan! Grab some luxardo cherry and brandied 🍒s and go for a ride.
Scott Dreyfus Sounds like a great idea!
You two have helped expand my horizons. I’m getting slowly into bourbons. I’m a diehard Scotch lover so its a parallel path Ive ventured onto. Thank you! By the way, Sara is a spitting image of my younger sister (Kirsten). My sister, though, hates whiskey. Cheers! 🥃👍🥃
Eric Schwab are you dabbling in other areas. What will I tell The High Priestess?😯
Knob Creek does it right....Thanks to Fred Noe....
I know Sara is a big Rye fan, would you say this is one of the better ones you have had?
Yes, indeed, but would need to blind it next to other favs to know for sure.
Those glasses would make great patreon rewards. Just saying.
Truth.
Twister....lol...
PIKESVILLE RYE !!!!!!!
want to taste