Knob Creek 18 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
50% ABV (100 proof) | 750mL | 18 years | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky | Limited edition — Knob Creek 18 Year Old is the oldest Knob Creek ever released: a limited-edition 30th anniversary bottling (fall 2022) aged twice as long as the flagship 9-year in new charred American white oak at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
In 1992 Booker Noe launched Knob Creek to revive pre-Prohibition-style bourbon — full proof, full age, full flavor. Thirty years later, the 18 Year doubles down on that promise: extensive aging in Kentucky rackhouses, rich copper color, and a depth of oak you only get with nearly two decades in the barrel.
Tasting notes
Official tasting notes (knobcreek.com): full-bodied, with caramelized oak and hints of sweet vanilla and baking spice; aroma of brown sugar and aged oak with notes of char and caramel; a warm finish with spice and slight floral and fruit notes.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 18-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon — the oldest Knob Creek ever, 100 proof
- Limited-edition 30th anniversary release (fall 2022)
- Aged twice as long as the flagship 9-year in new charred American oak
- Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn — 18 years of oak is the whole point. A splash of water softens the 100-proof heat for slower sipping.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Knob Creek 18 Year?
18 years — the oldest Knob Creek release to date, aged twice as long as the flagship 9-year bourbon.
Is Knob Creek 18 a limited edition?
It is an ongoing ultra-premium release, but 18-year stocks are finite — availability is limited.
What proof is Knob Creek 18 Year?
100 proof (50% ABV), true to the brand's full-proof tradition.