Which Knob Creek Bourbon Is The Best?
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Gentlemen, as you’re blind tasting 1 to 5, a caption at the bottom of the screen for the whiskey you’re on would be wonderful! Helps me to compare notes and distinguish the different releases. As an added bonus, makes things easier to follow. Love the channel!
2 take aways for me. #1 they're all good. #2 I would love to see this show repeated in 3 months and compare the results. Thanks to you both
Absolutely Love the KC12, by far one of my favorite pours.
This was one of the best videos ever!
I would like to see y’all do this again as taste changes daily, for me anyway, and I’d like to see how yours changes. This really gets into the super high nuances of bourbon and how it’s made.. Great video. Kurt and Trenton together is awesome! Keep it up!
Just picked up my first Knob Creek 9...... Wow!.... tastes amazing. Love this channel..... amazing reviews!!
So I just recently bought the 12-year and I was ecstatic when you picked it as your favorite it truly is amazing bourbon it's so smooth at the end and I'm learning a lot about bourbon watching you two fellas keep up the good work
Now THIS is a blind taste test! Loved this video. Being surprised by what you picked when everything is revealed at the end is just so much fun! I was actually not surprised at all that the 18 year came in last place, though. With bourbon being aged in new white oak barrels, I think 18 years is getting pretty far past the point of diminishing returns, where the oak notes start to overpower most, if not all other notes that make bourbon/whiskey so delicious. I love the oak notes I get in various whiskeys when they're part of a well-balanced flavor profile. I was, on the other hand, quite surprised at where some of the other KC offerings landed in y'all's order of preference... Great job, guys!
KC 12 is readily available here (Florida, East Coast) for $60. That’s a fair price for a terrific bourbon. I can get the 15 and 18 online but the price is outrageous (not worth it to me). Blinds are a terrific way to humble yourself. I have been on this earth a long time. I still get fooled with blinds. I think when you pay $100+ for a bourbon, and you see what you are drinking, your mind can trick you into validating the cost. In a blind, you taste what you taste. That’s why I love doing blinds. For me, the good old KC 9 is perfect. It’s $31 here, 50% ABV. Can’t complain about that.
Humbled is the correct word!
KC 12 is available here in NW Florida for about 74. The 15 is pretty good also.
it is a real and scientifically proved phenomenon. observer bias actually changes the taste of something in your brain... if you expect it to taste better, it will. the same for audio... if you expect a particular singer/instrument/speaker is better, it will be. Blind testing is the only way to eliminate the observer bias. But in the end, who cares :)
KC 12 is about 60 here in Tennessee and the KC 9 is about 30 both are a good pour but I lean towards KC 9 more
12 is hard to pick against as the best here (when it comes to availability and price)
Knob Creek is my favorite bourbon for old fashions! This is such a fun an honest review. I tried the 12yr the other day and I wasn't impressed. I definitely prefer the Single Barrel 120 proof! However, I have not had the 15yr or 18yr... yet! Another great video! Thanks guys.
It was fun for me to watch, and lets face it, any day being stumped at a bourbon tasting has GOTTA be better than the best day at work where you about knock yourself out. Just so happens that I was able to pick up the Knob Creek 9 year single barrel reserve 120 proof this last weekend. It was simply delightful, fabulous, fantastic all wrapped into one.
What a fun video fellas! It’s contagious when you’re having fun! I had my first pour of KC 12 recently and loved it. For $60-$70…and available…it’s pretty good!
Glad I got the KC12!! Looking forward to trying it so I can see how it compares to your notes! Thanks for the great test!
I bought the knob creek 9 and I really really like it.
I absolutely love all of your content. Your blinds, the surprises. Just super impressed.
As you said ...they're ALL real good!! I have to blind these and see how they land for me. I would think I'd go 120proof SIB, 12year, 18yr, 9yr (don't have the 15) but will be interesting to do that blind.
Love it!!
Blinds are so telling.
Appreciate the channel. Keep up the Whiskey Fun! Looking forward to your next video..
My son just got me the KC 12 for Christmas, so I'm glad it blinded well with you both. Haven't cracked it yet, but New Years is my anniversary so that seems like an appropriate time. Love the channel!
Kurt, You all have a great channel. I’ve been loving bourbon the last two to three years. I’ve watched all the channels on TH-cam and settled on you and your family’s channel. You are the Walter Cronkite of whiskey. Thank you.
I enjoyed the hell out of this episode. This channel is a gift.
Personally, I really enjoy Knob Creek 9. Seeing it finish in the middle of the pack is pretty good considering the price point.
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I agree. Good taste, good price.
Knob Creek 9 is one of the best values in bourbon. Can regularly find it sub $30 USD.
Costco, 1.75, $47.99. Unbelievable value. Has become my everyday drinker.
Love all my KC bourbons, especially my 12. I have backups to 12. Worth the $75-80-something bucks.
New to the channel. I love watching you guys (and gals behind the scenes!) having a good time and respect your experience and thoughtful opinions. More importantly you make me laugh. It has been fun pouring a drink and tasting along with you. Look forward to more videos! Happy Holidays and cheers.
I've seen 4 different blinds with KC products and the 12 year has come in first or second in every one. I've never seen it lose to the 18 year.
Yay for 12yr! Fantastic shelf available offering for about $60. Such a good pour.
This made me go out and get the 9 year...........WOW! What a nice bourbon. No burn, great taste, smooth. I picked it up for $37 with tax, but alcohol is always so much more expensive in my state.
I've not had the 18, and 15 only once that was a neck pour while eating a hot buffalo wing burger, so that was a missed opportunity. I can best say that my favorites of the others are 12, Single Barrel 9, and 9... And I but the 9 by the handless handle. Folks love seeing that huge bottle come out.
Great review, I love the Knob Creek line. The 9 year old small batch is one of my daily drinkers. I recently acquired the 12 year old and love it. It's like the 9 year small batch on steroids. Unfortunately, I haven't had the remainder of these.
I personally really appreciated this blind tasting video. Knob Creek 9 year is my daily drinker. Because it's 100 proof, I enjoy it the most in an old fashion. I have two bottles of 12 year on my shelf I bought last year and I was preparing to purchase an 18 year tomorrow. I'm really glad I watched this video because I no longer have to regret spending $160 on a bottle I probably wouldn't like.
12 year is my favorite of those as well. Cheers!
Knob Creek is really good. I haven't had all five of these. I've had the 120 and the 9 year. Both are great. The 120 proof is so smooth for being that strong. Good job guys!
I was lucky enough to be able to taste the KC18 this past weekend, and while it was very good and full of flavor up front, the back end was very uneventful and it fell off very quickly. If they had made it even 110 or 115 proof it would have been very excellent.
Great blind test. I only have 9 but excited to try the rest.
9:11.... was hoping you would say that..... spot on... Kurt, didn't even get it..... love this vid....
9 year still rocks for the price! Fun review! Thx!
The 12 year is one of my regulars. Around me the best bourbons in that $60 range are :
Knob creek 12
Rare breed
Old forester 1920
Jack Daniels sbbp
Stagg jr and Elijah Craig barrel proof used to be my top two in that $60 price range but unfortunately those days are gone around me now.
I’ll put the 4 you listed up against anything else out there including juice that’s twice as much. You fav 4 are mine as well👍🏻🥃
Your shows are so much fun. I really liked the blind and the surprised looks on your faces.
You guys took on an imposing task. Thanks so much. I love that 18 so I'm not doing a bind tasting though!
Thanks ....have not tried KC but plan to this year. Very timely.
Doing blinds are always tricky! They never lie but sometimes disappoint you!
The 18 yr in last place matches my intuituon. After about 15 years, most bourbons get too woody tasting. Some wheated bourbons can go 17 years but 18 and beyond is just losing bourbon and making inferior product. 12-15 yr is optimal for most mash bills. Great video guys!
Agreed. My only exception would be Calumet Farm 16 year which is superior to their lesser aged offerings. However as you said, it’s seems right on the cusp of being too woody/oakey.
I love the heck out of the KC Rye. Not a Bourbon, but for me it drinks like one. Nice looking line up right there.
I've been sleeping on knob Creek. Still have yet to buy any of them sadly. I think I'm going to start with the 12 though.
This was my favorite vid of yours yet. As a "noob" my bourbon collection is just starting but my abosolute
favorite bottle is my Knob Creek SB 9yr. I sipped a little of it while I watched: can you say SMELL-A-VISION??!! Thanks guys you are the best.
Knob Creek 9 is my go-to everyday bourbon, especially for mixing an Old Fashioned. I can routinely find this bottle on sale for $24.99 at my local store, so it's pretty much a no-brainer.
I love you guys. Great respect between generations. You guys are my go to reviewers…..keep it up please!
Blinds are fascinating to watch, but incredibly hard to do. I took a sip of my KC12 after Trenton's roasting in your last video, and I still love it despite him. LOL! Good job, gentlemen...keep it silly!
My wife and I blind taste almost every time we try a new bottle and you're right, it's HARD.
Excellent video, you can tell you both are fans of the Knob Creek lineup.
I like the chemistry w you and Trenton so its good to see the difference in viewpoint & descriptions as well as joking around with each other. Thanks guys, love the videos variety!👍
I watched because I happened to be drinking the 9 year when this popped in my feed. I pushed it out first too.
I haven't had the pleasure of the 15 and 18 year. But I agree that the 12 year is in first place for me among the remaining! I would love to try the 15 and 18, but price and availability has been an issue for me. Thanks for the great blind test! 😃👍👍
I just got my brother 15yr batch 1 for $107. They have 3 bottles of batch 2 left. May grab that too since ive heard batch 1 wasnt as good as batch 2. Even as far as ppl saying they didnt like batch 1 but liked batch 2.
Great video, your honesty is gaining subscribers and making for amazing videos!
Thank you for this. I found it highly informative, and you are both very likable. Subscribed.
I love the honesty! great channel!
I have some bottles that are expensive and when I drink them they taste great. But if I have them in a blind against less expensive whiskeys sometimes they they do not shine as bright. Suggestion is a powerful component to taste in many cases you think it is special you will justify it. Love the content can’t wait for the next video to drop.
Probably worse than the power of suggestion is the issue with "elegance." In a blind, especially one with many bottles, the stronger whiskeys may edge out those that are more elegant with subtle complexities.
sipped 12 year and loved it. on my list to pickup for sure.
Another great video guys. Always surprising what you get in a blind. On a more serious note, is there a link to bid on the auction items prior to Fridays' live show? Thanks.
Good vid; thanks SLB 👍🏼 🥃
I quit drinking almost 10 years ago. So that i could quit smoking. I tried some knob creek 9 last week and was floored how good it is. Especially for 35 bucks! Then I got online and found out that I was not alone.
Wow very interesting results! You jokingly mentioned doing it again but I actually think that would be fun to see.
Been subscribed for a month of so now,learning alot....I definitely can see the tipsy-ness effect by the end if the video...very entertaining ,love the additional comments also of it all
Tough choices. Great job!
Great stuff, blind tastings are the great equalizer.
Really surprised 18 came in last for both of you. I didn't buy it worried it would be over oaked.
Serious question is there any 18 year bourbon thats actually good? I feel like thats generally just too long for bourbon to age and not be overly oaked.
It’s def up there for bourbon. 8-12 yrs is a more typical wheel house.
The 17 yr Heaven Hill release was outstanding but that’s not always the case.
Results at 14:35 I love this channel!!
Thank you!
A fun show! And I learn something new every time.
Knob Creek 9 Year is my fav 😄🥃
I actually agree with Kurt! They should do this blind again to see if their orders changed based off of the day, what they had eaten, the order, etc.
Very helpful. I got the 12 at Costco and it's fantastic. I know a lot of people are chasing the 18 but I know now to pass.
Don't let another's opinion sway you too much. I have em all too and 18 was #1 blind.
@@account2292 KC 18 is going for $200 to $350 a bottle KC 12 is $60. No Bourbon is worth $200+ a bottle.
@@davidsaul2707 many bourbons are worth that and more.
Love the Schoops shout out!
Great video!
Great video, thanks. Sounds like it's time to start labeling the glasses with letters instead of numbers.
Good show. Blinds are funny. I did one with Woodford double oak, OF 1910 and Elijah Craig toasted barrel. They taste different when I have an individual pore, but difficult for me to substantially differentiate them in a blind. Without a blind, I would put 1910 at the top. In the blind, I picked the toasted barrel.
So, which one do I really like more? With these, I've only had the 9 and 12, and like the 12 more. But haven't done in a blind. I'll have to give it a try.
Thanks for the show. You guys are pretty entertaining.
Great stuff, Knob Creek has a great line up 🥃 Cheers
I am new to bourbon tasting. I have done a fair amount of wine tasting. With wine tasting, it is common to have a little cracker in between tastes to cleanse the palate. It is interesting that you don’t do that. Also, I find that the first bourbon that I taste is sharp. Is there any thing you can do to account for that?
KURT - TRENTON!!! This def looked tough!!! I love Knob Creek Rye, but haven't had 9 or 12 year. I really need to try these for sure!!! Great video!! CHEERS!!!
Tim, anytime you have 5 excellent bourbons to decide which is best it’s excruciating! Whose idea was this anyway?!
I love their 9 year....but I might have to give the 10 or 15 year a try! I like sweater, more carmel type Bourbons
Only had the 9 year and I was very impressed
I really enjoy the dynamic between you and your son that's awesome and then you have your wife behind the camera even better, a true family project
Getting my wife behind camera would be a modern day miracle 😂
I'm fascinated to hear others describe the same (explosion of) flavors I've tasted in Knob Creek. Anyone gulping down whiskey wouldn't notice. I haven't drank my KC in years. Just sniffing from the 1/2 full, 12 year's open bottle is heavenly. Saving it for a special occasion.
Sometimes I get so caught up in the nose of a good whisky that I have to remind myself to take a sip. 🥃
I mean... KC 12 isn't hard to find (at least in my State). You could replace that 1/2 bottle for $70 or less and both save it for a special occasion and have some in the meantime!
@@RocketSauce666 KC only gets better as it ages in the bottle. Mine's 12yo plus another 12 years or so.
oh good, I have the 12 year sitting in my cabinet unopened for about a year now. Never got around to drinking it. Will need to open it up when it finally snows here on Long Island.
I enjoyed the video. Here Knob Creek 9 is the only one regularly available although on Nov 5 there are a number of bourbons being brought into the government stores including the Knob Creek 12 ($129.99 CDN) and the 18 ($234.99 CDN). Knob Creek was the very first bourbon I tried so I have a soft spot for it and still have one 375ml Non Age Stated at home. I picked up two at a local private liquor store (their last two) at a very good price (for here) and enjoyed the first one, makes me want to save the other.
Hellos fellow BC Knob Creek fan! I bought the 15 at the spring spirit release and am going for the 12 on Sunday. The 18 is just a little too much, and I've heard it's too oaky, but I look forward to doing my own blind with 4 of these. The 9 SiB was readily available on the island this summer, many private stores had it at a reasonable price. Hoping they can get some more in, but I ordered from Alberta just in case.
@@mees31 Yes, I agree that the 18 is too pricey. Since the Old Forester 1920 I was hoping for did not come in, at least where I am, I picked up the 12 as well.
Great Review 🐸👍✝️ only have tried the 9yr and the 9yr Single Barrel Reserve ✝️ like the 9yr SBR much more but the 9yr is also very good ✝️
Despite KC18 being last…it’s still a pretty solid pour!
Crazy results!! I have had the KC18 and it along with the WTMK Forgotten are in my top 3 bottles of 2022. Can’t wait to blind them in 2 weeks.
I was completely dumbfounded…
I do like nutty whiskey. My favorite is Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel. I think it has more complexity and better in the mouth feel. The KC 9 is a good whiskey, but I thought it lacks the complexity, the finish was short for me. I love “Sip it or Skip it” keep it up!
This was great and super useful. Both your top two were the same, and both your last place was the same. So i know to avoid the 18 year and buy the 12 and 15 year. Thanks!
No surprise the 18 came in last, bourbon doesn’t seem to age well past 15 years. That age bracket is the realm of good scotch whiskey.
I love the 12 Year!
Great blinds buddies!
Glad the rusults were crazy.
That was not a fun blind lol!
It’s too bad you can’t add pics but I went to Total Wine which is just a big alcohol store near me but they carry small bottles on a lot of bourbons and based on some of your videos I was able to get 4 small bottles to try without the commitment of buying a large bottle and spending tons of money for something I may not like. They had an awesome selection, I ended up with 4, knob creek 9yr, old forester, Elijah Craig small batch and woodford reserve. I’m pretty sure they’re all 375ml but all together I was around 70 bucks which I was going to buy one bottle for 50ish.
Poured myself some KC 9 and searched SLB for this video. Makes me want to go get some more bottles.
Just watched this older video. My son and I ran pretty much the same blind a year ago. We did not have the 9yr single barrel, but otherwise the same. We came up with the same result. The 12 and 15 years were the best.
KC 9 100 is 20$ near me
You should've put the KC rye and single barrel rye in there too to really throw a curve ball on the blind tasting.
Killing me to watch this because I LOVED the 15 year huge cherry flavors, I have such high hopes for the 18... its $289 msrp in Ontario and I'm waiting for the release..... now I'm torn....
Wow. I need to find the 15 year that I passed up this year and do this blind myself. I would've thought the 12 and 18 would be top 2.
Didnt even watch yet but did a similar blind about a yr ago. The 120proof 9yr came out on top. The 15 was a let down. Like eating tree bark.
May I suggest that you pull the lowest placing glass furthest away from the camera, and then move slightly closer toward the camera in order. In the end first will be closest and the viewers can visually see your order of picks
LOVE IT. Giving the people what the want!
Jimmy Russels wisdom reigns again. I remember him saying years ago that a bourbon peaks around 7-12 he sounds like he was from Mars when I heard it.
But I was applying Scotch perception to Bourbon. Obviously there are exceptions with Pappy but not all Rickhouses are made the same.
Can’t wait to try the 12 and after buying OF 1920 im afraid the thumbnail in the sidebar is going to tell me what I’ve been thinking. It’s overrated or lost a step? Damn I miss OF Signature.
9yr SB wins my KC blinds every time, although, I do not have the 18 yet
I just found a store that had 8 bottles of KC 12 so I had to pick one up . . . man is it good '-)
I would love to try the 15 and 18, but for the price for the bottle is a little steep for me.
Trenton is definitely a different breed! Another great episode!
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