Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is the bold, high proof, single barrel expression of the brand's benchmark bourbon, taking everything that made Knob Creek a small batch icon and dialing it up. Where the flagship Knob Creek is married from many barrels, Single Barrel Reserve is drawn from one individual barrel hand selected for its exceptional character, then bottled at a robust 120 proof rather than the standard 100. Created in the spirit of Booker Noe's original vision to recapture the bold, full flavored pre Prohibition style of bourbon, it is produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, patiently aged a full nine years, and matured in only the deepest charred American oak barrels to pull maximum flavor, color, and natural sweetness from the wood. Built on Beam's classic mashbill of 77 percent corn, 13 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley, the extra proof and single barrel selection deliver a richer, more intense, and more complex pour than the standard bottling, while retaining the smooth, well rounded Knob Creek backbone. Because each bottle comes from a single barrel, every one is unique, and the line is a favorite for retailer and group single barrel picks. Expect a deep amber pour with a powerful nose of vanilla, toasted oak, caramel, and warm baking spice, a full bodied palate of rich caramel, oak, maple, dark fruit, and robust spice, and a long, warming, deeply satisfying finish. At 120 proof it carries real intensity, so it shines neat for the bold or with a few drops of water or a large cube to open it up, and it makes an exceptional, full flavored Old Fashioned. A high value, high proof single barrel for the serious bourbon drinker.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Beam Suntory |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, 9 Year |
| Mashbill |
77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley |
| Age |
9 Years |
| Maturation |
Deeply Charred New American Oak, Single Barrel |
| ABV |
60% |
| Proof |
120 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber.
Nose: Vanilla, toasted oak, caramel, and warm baking spice.
Palate: Full bodied and intense, with rich caramel, oak, maple, dark fruit, and robust spice.
Finish: Long, warming, and deeply satisfying, with lingering oak and spice.
FAQ
How is Single Barrel Reserve different from standard Knob Creek? It is drawn from a single hand selected barrel rather than married from many, and bottled at 120 proof instead of 100, giving it more intensity, richness, and barrel to barrel individuality.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 120 proof, or 60 percent ABV. Knob Creek proofs Single Barrel Reserve to a consistent 120, while each bottle still comes from its own unique barrel.
How old is it? It carries a 9 year age statement.
What is the mashbill? It uses Beam's classic bourbon mashbill of 77 percent corn, 13 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley.
Are store picks available? Yes. Single Barrel Reserve is a popular choice for retailer and group single barrel selections, so individual barrels can vary in character.
Where can I buy Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
