Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye is a straight rye whiskey bottled from an individual barrel, so small differences from one selection to another are normal. It is generally known for a fuller, oak-forward style than many younger or lighter rye whiskeys.
For a novice drinker, expect the classic rye character of spice and grain, supported by sweetness from new charred oak and extra maturity from its stated 9 years of aging. The single barrel format often gives it a more distinctive, robust personality.