While each vatting patiently ages in white oak, the distillers continue to raise the standards, fulfilling their commitment to full flavour. It’s a noticeable step up in terms of quality and flavor, in a way that might prompt further exploration. In mouth, lively persistent bubbles with clean, soft creamy fruit, excellent intensity and a lingering finish. Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon has been a mainstay of the Jim Beam family of Small Batch bourbons since the early 1990’s.

I’ve heard some speculate that the taste is similar to hazelnuts, but to me it’s straight up roasted peanuts. Old Grand-dad Bonded, Early Times BiB, Evan Williams BiB, Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey 101 are all excellent value bourbons.Knob Creek went through a brief period of time between 2016 and 2020 when they could not guarantee that every barrel used in their batches was going to be at least 9 years old. Like the bourbon bearing its name, there’s not much of Knob Creek but what there is rewards your finding it.

Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon is some of the best, most authentic Kentucky Straight Bourbon you'll ever taste. Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: a 120 proof (60% ABV) single barrel bourbon, was introduced in 2010.

Tilting the glass at a slightly different angle presents a completely different aromatic profile, with the aforementioned nuts (more like cashews than peanuts, though), as well as the rich and spicy meatiness of roasted pork seasoned with an ancho chili rub.

It comes to us at 100 proof (50% ABV), so: not a scorcher, but it’s got noticeably more “oomph” than something in the low-80s. Images represent the intended product however, bottle designs, artwork, packaging and current batch release or proof may be updated from the producer without notice.

Whether there’s a dark’n’stormy on the cards or you simply want the perfect complement to a fizzy Coke, Flor de Caña 7 Years will do the job. In my opinion, those looking to get an upgraded Jim Beam experience would do well to seek out the entry-level nine year old expression from Knob Creek.