Description
Kettle corn is the sweet and salty snack you grab at fairs and boardwalks. Knucklenoggin turns that idea into a whiskey. It starts with a blend of picked by the company’s blenders. Corn is used as the base, which gives it a sweet, grainy backbone.
The Knucklenoggin Whiskey Company is based in California. The name means a humble person who gets ahead through luck and hard work. The brand also makes salted caramel and peanut butter whiskeys. This one is bottled at 35% ABV, or 70 proof, so it drinks softer than most whiskeys.
Pour a glass and you’ll pick up toasted caramel and vanilla, much like fresh popcorn. The sip feels creamy and buttery. Caramel sweetness leads, with a small pinch of salt behind it. The finish is clean, gently warm and a little sweet and savory.
You can sip it neat, chill it for a shot or pour it over ice. It also makes . Try it in an Old Fashioned or a whiskey sour, or add it to coffee for a dessert drink. A bowl of popcorn on the side feels just right.
This bottle suits you if flavored spirits are your thing. It is a playful, light change from for movie nights or a party.
