Knob Creek 21 Year Old is the most extraordinary and age-forward expression ever released in the Knob Creek lineup, a limited edition small batch Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged for 21 full years at Jim Beam's Clermont, Kentucky distillery and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Knob Creek was founded on the philosophy that great bourbon deserves time — the standard Knob Creek 9 Year is itself one of the longer-aged bourbons in wide release — and the 21 Year Old takes that philosophy to its absolute limit, delivering over two decades of Kentucky rickhouse maturation in a bottle that bears the brand's clean black and gold presentation in a wood-framed limited edition display case. At 21 years, the wood influence in Kentucky bourbon is profound and all-consuming, yet Knob Creek's small batch approach to cask selection ensures the result is a deeply complex and balanced expression rather than an over-oaked one. Crafted for superior taste and smoothness at 100 proof, this is the definitive Knob Creek collector acquisition and one of the most impressively aged limited releases from the Jim Beam stable.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Beam Suntory |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Small Batch |
| Expression |
21 Year Old — Limited Edition |
| Age Statement |
21 years |
| Batch / Lot |
Release No. KC021 / Lot KY-225 |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 Proof |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Limited edition wood-framed display case |
Tasting Notes
Color: Very deep, dark mahogany amber — one of the richest natural colors in the Knob Creek range, reflecting 21 years in charred American oak
Nose: Profound oak influence with dark caramel, chocolate, dried fruit, brown sugar, tobacco, and a complex aged leather note that is uniquely Knob Creek at maximum maturity. The 21 years are immediately apparent and deeply inviting.
Palate: Rich and beautifully structured at 100 proof, with dark toffee, roasted oak, espresso, dried dark fruits, baking spice, and a depth of complexity that rewards slow sipping above all else. Knob Creek's small batch cask selection ensures exceptional balance for such an aged expression.
Finish: Very long and satisfying, with charred oak, dark dried fruit, chocolate, and a warm lingering spice that honors every year of its 21-year maturation.
FAQ
How does Knob Creek 21 Year compare to the standard 9 Year?
Knob Creek 9 Year is one of the longer-aged bourbons in wide retail release, known for its deep oak and bold character. The 21 Year Old adds 12 more years of Kentucky rickhouse maturation, producing a dramatically more complex and oak-driven profile with a depth and aged leather character that the 9 Year cannot match. Both are bottled at 100 proof; the 21 Year operates in a completely different tier.
Is Knob Creek 21 Year a limited release?
Yes. The 21 Year Old is a limited edition release produced only when the distillery determines that select 21-year barrels have reached peak maturity. It is highly allocated and sells through quickly. The wood-framed display case packaging confirms its prestige tier within the Knob Creek lineup.
Where can I buy Knob Creek 21 Year online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
