When choosing a scotch. you will find either "single malt" or "blended" on the label along with an age statement. In the case of blended, the age is that of the youngest whiskey in the blend. Knob Creek 2001 Face Off". Archived from the original on October 14, 2016 . Retrieved December 29, 2016. Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon: The same strength and formula as the original, this whiskey was a 2020 release. It is aged for 12 years, which adds to its oaky flavor.

Considered to be the father of all whiskey, all Irish whiskey must be produced in Ireland. It is often a blend of pot-stilled malted and unmalted whiskeys with column-stilled, corn-based grain whiskey. Then again, as in the case of Bushmills, it may also be triple distilled malted barley (a single malt). Kiely, Melita (October 6, 2022). "Knob Creek bottles its oldest Bourbon". The Spirits Business . Retrieved October 9, 2022. Buffalo Trace is the name of one of the most iconic brands in the world. While it has myriad brands in its portfolio, there’s only one that carries its name. One of the best bargains in the whiskey world, Buffalo Trace is adorned with a buffalo and was named to pay tribute to the American pioneers who were bold enough to venture into the wild, untamed wilderness. It’s known for its nose of fresh mint and vanilla and palate of dried fruits, rich oak, vanilla beans, and buttery caramel.

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Love it or loathe it, the Jim Beam distillery DNA has been evident in every expression I have tried from Knob Creek. A reductivist note would be “peanuts,” and I’d certainly expect that aroma or flavor to be present. However, there’s a lot more than that connecting this to the other members of what used to be called the “Small Batch Collection.” Knob Creek is a perfect way, in my estimation, to establish a flavor benchmark to associate with Jim Beam, against which future whiskeys can be measured. As one of the most beloved bourbon brands on the market, Knob Creek is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor and its distinct notes of oak and char. There is no shortage of Canadian whiskeys available on the shelves of liquor stores. Canadian Club, Canadian Mist, Caribou Crossing, Crown Royal, and Forty Creek are just a few worth tasting. You'll also be happy to know that brands in this style tend to be among the most affordable whiskeys on the market. As we’ve already discussed, Buffalo Trace is one of the biggest names in the American whiskey game. The distillery is home to a multitude of popular brands and one of the most sought-after is W.L. Weller. This wheat bourbon line is known for its soft, balanced, mellow flavour profile. Expressions include W.L. Weller Antique 107, W.L. Weller Full Proof, and W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Antique 107 is known specifically for its flavour profile featuring toasted vanilla beans, dried fruits, floral notes, and a spicy, warming, cinnamon sugar finish.

While it can be easy to categorise American whiskey as bourbon and Tennessee, the category has a lot more to offer. If you are looking to nab the best value releases, uncover new brands and figure out your preferred flavour profile, here is what you need to consider about American whiskey brands.Another distillery located in Louisville, Old Forester is the oldest continuously sold bourbon in America. On top of that, Old Forester is the brand that came up with the idea of selling its whiskey in sealed bottles. So it’s always been at the forefront of innovation in the American whiskey world. The brand has a glut of great expressions, including the iconic hard-to-find Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, but if you’re just getting started, we suggest Old Forester 100. This award-winning, 100-proof, prohibition-style bourbon is known for its flavour profile of orchard fruits, caramel, spices, and rich oaky wood. Yes, all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon must be distilled from at least 51 percent corn, aged in new charred oak barrels, and bottled without artificial colorings or flavorings.

Bourbon, the Great American Spirit, is not as simple as one might think. Despite the increasing demand (and price) for much-hyped bottles, bourbon is an every-person drink. At the end of the day, it's a blue-collar spirit, made by thirsty farmers, for thirsty farmers. But underneath its fundamentals swims a deep sea of factors — additional rules and regulations, hype machines and deceptive marketing, false myths and a boom that began in 2008 and is still going strong today — that make bourbon more complex than it seems. But, that’s up for debate. In 2009, Knob Creek production was halted due to a shortage. Beam embraced it, running print ads that read, “Thanks for nothing,” handing out T-shirts referring to the “drought of 2009,” and sending journalists empty Knob Creek bottles. At the time, Fred Noe said in an interview that the company chose not to solve the shortage by using younger whiskies because it would be “compromising the product.” It’s as American as Abraham Lincoln. Hopkins, Amy (September 26, 2013). "Knob Creek Unveils First Flavoured Bourbon". The Spirits Business. Union Press Ltd . Retrieved April 12, 2016.

Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2015 . Retrieved April 1, 2015. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) Bourbon must also be aged a minimum of two years in new, charred oak barrels, although it is often aged for four years or more. Bourbon barrels can only be used once, so they are often used by other liquor producers after the first use. It's very common to have tequilas, rums, and other whiskeys aged in used bourbon barrels. According to a 1964 act of Congress, bourbon must have a mash bill of at least 51 percent corn, with other grain whiskeys comprising the remainder. This straight whiskey must be distilled at 160 proof (80 percent ABV) or less. It is often bottled between 80 and 120 proof. Many of our Weller fans have been asking for a single barrel bourbon for quite a while, and we’ve planned for this addition for a number of years, so we’re excited to be able to make this happen,” Joshua Steely, marketing manager for Buffalo Trace said at the time. “Our rye bourbon mash bill has a variety of options, like Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Stagg Jr. George T. Stagg and E.H. Taylor, Jr. bourbons, so it’s nice to be able to offer some variety in our wheated bourbon mash bill as well.” Canadian whisky can only be produced in Canada. It is made primarily of corn or wheat and supplemented with rye, barley, or barley malt. It is aged in used oak barrels for a minimum of three years, although most are aged for four to six years.

Most flavored "whiskeys" are technically liqueurs because of the sweeteners and flavoring ingredients used. In the case of bourbon, it cannot technically be labeled "bourbon" after any flavoring is added (even without sweeteners). It is instead deemed "whiskey" though sometimes you'll see something to the effect of "bourbon liqueur" on the label. Now, if you’ve been reading Man of Many for a while, you’d already know our strong ties to Westward Whiskey. After years of being fans of the brand, we recently joined forces to release our own Single Barrel Whiskey in partnership with the Portland distillery. Selected by Man of Many co-founders Scott Purcell and Frank Arthur, the release was bottled at 100 Proof (50% ABV) and limited to just 300 bottles available worldwide. This brings us to the most important part of this article. We’re going to take a deep dive into the most important, influential, and well-known whiskey brands in America. Keep scrolling to see them all.

Although the smoky aspect defines scotch, each region of Scotland produces different and distinct flavor characteristics. This is particularly evident in single malts. Small Batch: A subjective term signaling a bourbon made using a select number of barrels or recipes in a blended bottling.