Knob Creek
Limited Edition 2001 Batch 3
Tasting Notes
100 Proof
Batch 3
Color: Umber
Nose: Oak, Vanilla, Baking Spice, and Raisins
Taste: Very brief hint of honey suckle on the front of the tongue followed by a wave of leather and tobacco on the mid-palate.
Finish: Big black pepper finish with a very pleasant lingering mint throughout
Body: Thick
Personality: Daniel Boone
Impression: These Knob Creek 2001 Limited Editions are unique and very enjoyable to drink. We noticed that the finish on the Batch 3 comes on strong like a freight train and we particularly enjoy the lingering mint. We recommend that you try to get your hands on them while they last. So far we would put Batch 1 as the clear winner.
Gnocchi: need 4 dry russet potatoes. Put them in microwave on high for 10 min then on middle rack of 450 oven for 18 min. Peel the skin off then use a ricer on potato and spread out on a baking sheet for 5 min. Weigh out 1 pound of potato then add 4 ounces AP flour and 1 tsp table salt. Use a fork to bring together then use hands to roll into a dough ball. Knead on cutting board for 2 min. Divide into 8 pieces and roll into 1/2 inch diameter ropes. Cut into 3/4 inch pieces and use back end of a fork to shape into a gnocchi dumpling. Sauce- in skillet melt 4 tbsp butter into brown butter and take off heat and add 1 diced shallot and 1 tbsp chopped sage and cook off heat 1 min then add lemon juice and salt and pepper . Boil gnocchi in 4 quarts water and 1 tbsp table salt for 90 seconds until they float and then continue for 30 more seconds. Toss in sauce and serve. Adapted from ATK season 12