Tag Archives: Knob Creek

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve

Posted on January 15, 2011 by chinaski

Knob Creek is set to launch a new bourbon this February, the first new bottling since the original Knob was released some twenty years ago. The new bourbon, a single barrel offering, will come in at 120 proof, more than … Continue reading →

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Newton’s Apple

Posted on December 18, 2010 by chinaski

Saw this cocktail recipe on a Martha Stewart site. It calls for 2 ounces of Knob Creek, which is about the best start for a cocktail that I can think of… NEWTON’S APPLE 2 ounces Knob Creek Bourbon 3/4 ounce … Continue reading →

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Fortune Brands To Sell Non-liquor Assets

Posted on December 9, 2010 by chinaski

Fortune Brands, parent company to iconic brands like Jim Beam bourbon, Titleist golf, and Moen faucets, has decided to divest all non-liquor assets in an attempt to unlock shareholder value and tighten its corporate focus. What will remain at the … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Eggnog

Posted on November 17, 2010 by chinaski

Ok, we’re coming to that time of the year when livers are taxed and belts are loosened. Here’s a recipe from knobcreek.com which I shamelessly reprint here so I will remember it later. Do check out the Knob Creek site … Continue reading →

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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Posted on November 13, 2010 by chinaski

I see lots of chatter out there about an upcoming release of Knob Creek Single Barrel. This addition to the Knob Creek line will be aged 9 years, like the original, but will be bottled at 120 proof. The release … Continue reading →

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Shakeup in the Spirit World? Fortune Brands Considers Its Options

Posted on November 13, 2010 by chinaski

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Fortune Brands may be warming to the possibility of a strategic breakup of the company. Fortune has three distinct businesses, one of which is Booze, which is why we care. They currently own … Continue reading →

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2010 Whiskey Offerings

Posted on October 24, 2010 by chinaski

I saw a great article on seriouseats today that is worth linking to here. The write-up highlights new whiskey offerings for 2010 from Buffalo Trace, Knob Creek, and Woodford Reserve, all favorites at bourbonhours.com. The author highlights a bottling from … Continue reading →

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