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We taste and rate Knob Creek 21 with a rich, cherry cola nose, layered fruit on the palate, and a long, peppery finish while sharing holiday giveaways, community release hunts, and party plans. The bourbon balls are back, the 12 Days of Bourbon starts, and the Ohio drop stories keep the bourbon network buzzing.

• 12 Days of Bourbon giveaway rules and how to enter
• Christmas party details at Jervasi Still House
• Ohio OHLQ surprise release strategy and trades
• Knob Creek 21 tasting: nose, body, taste, finish
• Proof and aging balance at 21 years
• Value, MSRP, presentation, and availability
• Comparisons with Pappy and high-age profiles
• Final score using the Old Louisville breakdown

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Knock on wood, then knock back a pour—because we finally got our hands on Knob Creek 21, and it’s not the oak bomb you might expect. We walk through a full sensory breakdown of this 21-year release at 100 proof, from the cherry cola and Luxardo-like pop on the nose to a blackberry-laced palate and a long, pepper-tobacco finish that sticks around for minutes. If you’ve wondered whether a high-age bourbon can keep its fruit without going bitter or tired, this is the conversation you want.

We set the stage with holiday momentum: bourbon balls soaked in Liberty Pole and Early Times, a big Christmas party at Jervasi, and our 12 Days of Bourbon giveaway where daily tasks boost your odds to win two-ounce samples and a bonus barrel pick. Then we swap stories from Ohio’s OHLQ surprise releases—Weller CYPB, Full Proof, Blanton’s Gold, EH Taylor—plus the art of the friendly trade that gets the right bottle into the right hands. It’s a snapshot of bourbon culture at its best: community, curiosity, and shared pours.

The core of our session is a careful tasting and score using the Old Louisville Whiskey Company Barrel Bottle Breakdown. We dig into why 100 proof works here, how the body stays rich without turning hot, and what “not over-oaked at 21” actually tastes like. Along the way, we place Knob Creek 21 alongside heavy hitters like Pappy 20 and 23, and talk through wood management, barrel selection, and value at an MSRP in the mid-$200s. Our verdict: a top-tier release that feels special, drinks beautifully, and earns its spot on the shelf.

If you love Knob Creek’s profile and want it elevated by time rather than buried under it, this pour belongs on your shortlist. Jump in for tasting notes, release strategies, and all the details on how to win our holiday samples. And if you’re enjoying the ride, subscribe, share the show with a bourbon friend, and leave a quick review—your support helps us bring more great bottles and better conversations to your feed.

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