Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
Knob Creek 12 Year Old — 100-Proof Small Batch Bourbon
Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon is aged a full 12 years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) — a 750mL small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon from the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.
Created to recapture the bold, pre-Prohibition style of American whiskey, Knob Creek has always been about patience: every barrel is aged to its peak, not to a calendar. Three extra years beyond the standard Knob Creek 9 deepen everything — more oak, more vanilla, more caramel, and a longer, warmer finish. It is the bottle for drinkers who believe age matters.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Deep oak and vanilla, with caramel, toasted nuts, and baking spice.
- Palate: Full and rich — brown sugar, dark caramel, and vanilla up front, then clove, cinnamon, and mature oak.
- Finish: Long and warming, with lingering oak, sweet spice, and a gentle Kentucky hug.
Key Highlights
- ✔ Aged 12 full years in new charred American oak
- ✔ Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) — full-flavored and bold
- ✔ Small batch Kentucky straight bourbon from Clermont, Kentucky
- ✔ Made by the Jim Beam Distillery in the pre-Prohibition style
- ✔ Deeper and oakier than the standard Knob Creek 9 Year
How to Enjoy
Drink it neat or with a splash of water to open up the oak and spice. At 100 proof it also builds a superb Old Fashioned — the age stands up to bitters and citrus beautifully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What proof is Knob Creek 12 Year?
It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50% ABV.
What is the difference between Knob Creek 9 and Knob Creek 12?
Three extra years in the barrel: the 12 Year is deeper, oakier, and more complex, with a longer finish.
Who makes Knob Creek?
Knob Creek is made at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.
Is Knob Creek 12 Year worth it?
For age-statement bourbon at 100 proof, it is one of the best values on the shelf — 12 years of Kentucky aging in every pour.
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