Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Independence Edition
50% ABV (100 proof) | 750mL | 9 years old | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | First-ever blue wax seal | 2026 Independence Edition — Knob Creek Independence Edition marks America's 250th birthday the Knob Creek way: the same 100-proof, 9-year-old flagship bourbon, dressed in a patriotic red, white, and blue label with the first blue wax seal in the brand's history — the traditional black wax set aside for the occasion. Announced June 2026 by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. as part of the Beam family's 250th collection alongside Jim Beam and Maker's Mark editions. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The liquid is unchanged Booker Noe's pre-Prohibition-style bourbon: aged 9 years in American white oak, named for the creek by Abraham Lincoln's childhood home. Official notes promise smooth vanilla, deep caramel, and bold charred oak — rich, sweet, woody, and full-bodied, with toasted nuts and grain on the aroma and a long, rich, glowing finish. Among 100-proof bourbons, a first-ever wax-seal change on a 1992-founded modern classic is a genuine collector moment. SRP $36.99; nationwide for a limited time.
Tasting notes
Nose: toasted nuts, grain, oak. Palate: smooth vanilla, deep caramel, bold charred oak — rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity. Finish: long, rich, glowing. (Official brand notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 50% ABV (100 proof) — 9 years old, flagship Knob Creek
- First blue wax seal in brand history + patriotic label
- 2026 limited edition for America's 250th, from Beam
- Booker Noe's pre-Prohibition-style recipe, est. 1992
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or with a splash of water — at 100 proof it stands up to a big cube and a long evening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Independence Edition?
A 2026 limited edition honoring America's 250th birthday, with a first-ever blue wax seal and patriotic label.
Is the whiskey different from regular Knob Creek 9 Year?
No — it's the unchanged 100-proof, 9-year-old flagship; only the packaging is special.
What does Knob Creek refer to?
The creek near Abraham Lincoln's Kentucky childhood home; the brand was founded in 1992 by Booker Noe.
Is it limited?
Yes — nationwide for a limited time starting summer 2026.