Knob Creek Rye Whiskey
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey is a 7-year-old Kentucky straight rye at 50% ABV (100 proof), aged seven years in deeply charred new American oak and built on Beam's Kentucky-style rye mash bill — just over the legal 51% rye minimum with a sizeable corn component for balance. It is distilled at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, the same rickhouses behind the flagship bourbon. A 750mL bottle. Order rye whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 7 years (age statement on current bottles since 2024)
- Origin: Clermont, Kentucky — James B. Beam Distilling Co.
- Production: Kentucky-style rye mash bill; deeply charred new American oak
The Rye That Got an Age Statement Back
Knob Creek's rye spent a few years as a no-age-statement pour, but in 2024 Beam put the number back on the label — seven full years — a signal of how much stock has been resting in those charred ricks. The extra time rounds the rye spice into the caramel-and-vanilla architecture Knob Creek drinkers expect. See more Knob Creek whiskies or compare Kentucky ryes against the bourbon shelf from the same Beam distillery.
Tasting Notes
Distillery press copy: balanced black pepper, sweet vanilla and caramel up front; lingering oak and rich spice through the finish.
How to Enjoy
Built for whiskey cocktails at 100 proof — a rye Manhattan or Old Fashioned lets the age show. Neat, it rewards a few minutes in the glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knob Creek Rye age stated? Current bottles carry a 7-year age statement (added in 2024); some older stock on shelves may be the NAS-era label — check the bottle photo.
What proof is Knob Creek Rye? 100 proof (50% ABV).
What does "Kentucky-style" rye mean? Beam's rye mash bill sits just above the legal 51% rye minimum with a notable corn component — softer and rounder than high-rye styles.
Seven years of charred-oak patience in every pour — pick up Knob Creek Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.