Knob Creek Smoked Maple Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) Size:750ml with a dense purple color

with a dense purple color and very little evolution since it was bottled 8 years ago

Dark penetration and rich aromas wrap generously over the palate

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Knob Creek Smoked Maple Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) Size:750ml with a dense purple colorWhiskey first, flavoring second in this bottle. The alcohol presence comes through early on the nose and palate (its 90 proof, after all), followed by undercurrents of maple and vanilla. It finishes with flourishes of spice and heat, with a welcome orange peel note. If youre seeking a quality flavored Bourbon that will stand up to mixing, here it is. Wine Enthusiast 92 points