Knob Creek 21 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
50% ABV (100 proof) | 21 years | 750mL | Limited edition | Clermont, Kentucky — Knob Creek 21 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is one of the oldest age-stated releases in the brand's history: Kentucky straight bourbon aged a full 21 years in new charred American oak at the Jim Beam Distillery, bottled at the brand's signature 100 proof. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Knob Creek was created by Booker Noe in 1992 as a return to pre-Prohibition bourbon philosophy — higher proof, longer age, full flavor — and the standard 9-year, 100-proof expression has defined the brand for three decades. The 21-year pushes that philosophy to its extreme: two decades in deeply charred oak add aged leather, dark caramel, and dried cherry that nine years cannot develop. Each barrel was hand-selected by the brand's team of master distillers. Among bourbon whiskeys, ultra-aged 21-year statements like this are the collector's tier — a time capsule of Kentucky rackhouse patience.
Tasting notes
Nose: caramelized sugar, oaky spice, subtle smoke. Palate: robust caramel and fruit over deep layers of oak. Finish: warm and cozy — lingering toffee and charred wood. (Per brand tasting notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 50% ABV (100 proof) — 750mL
- 21 years old — one of the oldest Knob Creek releases ever
- Kentucky straight bourbon, Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, KY
- Hand-selected barrels, aged in new charred American oak
- Limited edition — built for collectors and milestone pours
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn — a 21-year bourbon at 100 proof deserves nothing between you and it. Add a few drops of water only after the first taste.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Knob Creek 21 Year Old?
21 years — aged in new charred American oak, one of the brand's oldest age-stated releases.
What proof is Knob Creek 21 Year?
100 proof (50% ABV), the classic Knob Creek strength.
Is Knob Creek 21 a limited edition?
Yes — it was released as a limited edition with hand-selected barrels.
Where is Knob Creek made?
At the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.