Knob Creek 10 Year Rye is a premium, age stated addition to the brand's acclaimed small batch lineup, taking the same well regarded Kentucky straight rye that fans love and giving it a full decade in the barrel. Added as a permanent core release in 2024, it joins the flagship rye and the various Knob Creek bourbons as part of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Small Batch Collection, produced in Clermont, Kentucky. Built on Knob Creek's high corn, Kentucky style rye mashbill, just over the legal minimum of 51 percent rye, it carries the same bourbon friendly sweetness that defines the brand's rye, but ten years of patient maturation in deeply charred American oak add noticeably greater depth, oak influence, and complexity. Bottled at the signature Knob Creek 100 proof, it strikes an ideal balance between approachability and intensity. Expect a rich red amber pour with an expressive nose of rye spice, vanilla, cola, charred oak, and dark fruit, a full bodied palate layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel, leather, cherry, and creamy vanilla, and a long, satisfying finish where rye spice, oak, and a touch of mocha linger. The high corn mashbill keeps it sweeter and rounder than the spicier high rye styles from Pennsylvania or Indiana, making it accessible to bourbon drinkers while rewarding seasoned rye fans with the added richness that only a decade of aging brings. An outstanding value among age stated ryes, it drinks beautifully neat or over a large cube and elevates a Manhattan, Sazerac, or Old Fashioned. A standout pour for the rye lover and the Knob Creek devotee alike.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Beam Suntory |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey |
| Expression |
Knob Creek 10 Year Rye, Small Batch |
| Mashbill |
High corn Kentucky style rye (just over 51% rye; exact recipe undisclosed) |
| Age |
10 Years |
| Maturation |
Deeply Charred New American Oak |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich red amber.
Nose: Rye spice, vanilla, cola, charred oak, and dark fruit.
Palate: Full bodied, with cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel, leather, cherry, and creamy vanilla.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with rye spice, oak, and a touch of mocha.
FAQ
How is the 10 Year Rye different from standard Knob Creek Rye? It uses the same high corn Kentucky style rye recipe but is aged a full ten years, giving it greater depth, oak, and complexity than the flagship rye, at a more premium price.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV, the signature Knob Creek strength.
How old is it? It carries a 10 year age statement, making it one of the more affordable age stated double digit ryes on the market.
Is it a bourbon? No. It is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey, though its high corn mashbill lends a bourbon like sweetness.
How should I drink it? Its 100 proof makes it excellent neat, over a large cube, or in classic cocktails like a Manhattan, Sazerac, or Old Fashioned.
Where can I buy Knob Creek 10 Year Rye online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
