Knob Creek 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

$239.00
Overview

Knob Creek 12 Year is Jim Beam's proof that ageing bourbon longer isn't just a number on the label. Started as a limited release in 2019 and now a permanent part of the Knob Creek lineup, it's a full proof, full flavour bourbon built for people who want something with a bit more weight behind it. No chill filtering, no added colour, just twelve years in new charred oak doing the work.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Knob Creek
Producer Jim Beam (Beam Suntory)
Country / Region USA, Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Age Statement 12 Years
ABV 50% (100 Proof)
Cask Type New charred oak barrels
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Core range (originally a limited release in 2019)
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla and caramel, with a bit of spice and fresh baked pastry
  • Palate: Oak and leather up front, with vanilla, dark fruit and a touch of black pepper
  • Finish: Long, with peppery oak, leather and a hint of caramel to finish it off
What sets this bottle apart
  • A full 12 years in the barrel, well past the usual bourbon age statement
  • Bottled at a proper 100 proof, no watering down for the sake of it
  • Non-chill filtered and natural colour, so nothing's been stripped out
  • Started life as a limited release before earning a permanent spot in the range
  • Built for drinkers who want more oak, more weight and more to think about
Distillery Information

Knob Creek comes out of the Jim Beam stable, one of the biggest names in Kentucky bourbon. The 12 Year expression was first released in 2019 to mark the brand's 25th anniversary, and it went down well enough that Beam kept it around as a core release from 2020. It sits alongside the Knob Creek 9 Year as the brand's older, more heavily oaked option.

Awards & Recognition

  • Breaking Bourbon: #1 Whiskey of 2020
  • Whisky Advocate: 95 points and #2 on the Top 20 Whiskies of 2020 list.
  • SIP Awards: Double Gold medal (2020).
  • Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards: Platinum medal (2020

Who this bottle is for
  • Bourbon drinkers who want more age and more oak than the standard bottles give you
  • Fans of higher proof pours who don't want it watered down
  • Knob Creek regulars looking to step up from the standard 9 Year
  • Anyone building out a proper bourbon shelf who wants a solid older release in the mix
How to enjoy

  • Great neat if you want the full oak and spice on show
  • A single ice cube or a splash of water rounds off the proof nicely
  • Solid enough to work in an Old Fashioned if you want to put it to use

Why we curate it

Knob Creek 12 Year does what a lot of bourbons talk about but don't back up, it actually spends the time in the barrel. Full proof, full flavour, and no shortcuts taken to get there. It's an easy one to recommend to anyone ready to move past the entry level stuff.