“This is bourbon the way it used to be. The way it was meant to be.” — Booker Noe
Last time (Nikka super), we talked about the sexyness of whiskey, and Japan, the new home of star distilleries. But what about the real, classic American stuff? Bourbon and Tennessee whiskey are world-famous, and Knob Creek is a traditional bourbon whiskey produced by Beam Suntory at the Jim Beam distillery.
The story behind this gold potion is very interesting. The infamous alcohol prohibition stopped bourbon production in theStates, and when it ended, manufacturers had to start all over again from scratch. Since they couldn’t afford to wait years and years for the whiskey to age, Americans developed a taste for softer whiskeys, rather than the long-aged, big-flavored straight bourbons of the past.
This is what motivated Booker Noe. He didn’t want just yet another “run of the mill” new bourbon. He wanted real bourbon back.
As a result, he created Knob Creek, and named it after the childhood home of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the U.S.
You can try this amazing blend at 4Play in the company of beautiful dancers, we guarantee you’ll fall in love… with the girls, and with the whiskey. And if you want to take a step further, you’ll find some amazing cocktail recipes here). Our favorite is the Mint Old Fashioned: a perfect choice for the last days of summer.
Mint Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Knob Creek® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 2 tsp. simple syrup
• 3-4 dashes of aromatic bitters
• 8-10 mint leaves
• 1 mint sprig
• 1 orange twist
Instructions:
- Add simple syrup, bitters and mint leaves to an old fashioned glass
• Proceed to muddle
• Pour bourbon into the glass and add a large piece of fresh ice
• Stir until drink is cold and ingredients have mixed
• Garnish with a mint stem and orange twist
