Knob Creek 9 Year Small Batch is a benchmark Kentucky straight bourbon and one of the bottles that helped define the entire small batch category. Created in 1992 by the legendary Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam, it was conceived to recapture the bold, full flavored, pre Prohibition style of bourbon, and it remains a cornerstone of Beam's prestigious Small Batch Collection alongside Basil Hayden, Baker's, and Booker's. Produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, Knob Creek is patiently aged a full nine years and placed in only the deepest charred American oak barrels to pull every bit of natural sweetness and color from the wood. It is then bottled at an honest 100 proof, a strength chosen to reflect the flavor, depth, and patience that defined whiskey before Prohibition. Built on Beam's classic mashbill of 77 percent corn, 13 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley, it is rich, robust, and remarkably well rounded. The brand famously dropped its 9 year age statement in 2016 amid industry wide stock shortages, then restored it in 2020 to fan acclaim, cementing its reputation as one of the best value age stated bourbons on the market. Expect a copper to medium amber pour with a nose of toasted nuts, grain, oak, and sweet vanilla, a full bodied palate of caramel, oak, maple, and warm baking spice with a touch of fruit, and a long, rich, glowing finish. Versatile enough for sipping neat or over a large cube, yet bold enough to anchor a standout Old Fashioned or Manhattan, Knob Creek 9 Year is a dependable, high value staple for any bourbon shelf.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Beam Suntory |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Knob Creek 9 Year, Small Batch |
| Mashbill |
77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley |
| Age |
9 Years |
| Maturation |
Deeply Charred New American Oak |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Copper to medium amber.
Nose: Toasted nuts, grain, oak, and sweet vanilla.
Palate: Rich and full bodied, with caramel, oak, maple, warm baking spice, and a touch of fruit.
Finish: Long, rich, and glowing, with lingering oak and sweetness.
FAQ
What makes Knob Creek special? Created by Booker Noe in 1992, it was built to revive the bold, full flavored pre Prohibition style of bourbon. Aged nine years in deeply charred oak and bottled at 100 proof, it is a defining small batch bourbon.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV.
What is the age statement? It is aged 9 years. The statement was removed in 2016 due to stock shortages and restored in 2020, where it remains today.
What is the mashbill? It uses Beam's classic bourbon mashbill of 77 percent corn, 13 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley.
How should I drink it? Its 100 proof makes it excellent neat, over a large cube, or as a bold base for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Where can I buy Knob Creek 9 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
