Knob Creek 100 Proof 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750 ml

Knob Creek 18 Year Old is an extra-aged limited release that pushes Booker Noe's pre-Prohibition philosophy to a rare age statement — 18 years in deeply charred American oak at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, bottled at 100 proof, released as a Limited Time Offering that showcases the brand's commitment to premium age-statement bourbon while haloing back to the 9-year expression that defines the core lineup.

Knob Creek built its reputation on age and proof — the standard expression is a 9-year, 100-proof bourbon designed by Booker Noe to restore the fuller, older style of pre-Prohibition Kentucky whiskey. The 18 Year doubles that maturation: eighteen Kentucky seasons cycling the spirit through the deeply charred oak develops concentrated wood sugars, layered baking spice, and the kind of integrated oak depth that only emerges with extended time in barrel. At 100 proof, the structural weight of that maturation is preserved without dilution.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep seasoned oak, dark caramel, and vanilla with developed baking spice
• Palate: Full-bodied and oak-forward — caramel, toffee, and spice layered over the concentrated wood character of 18 years in charred barrel
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, vanilla, and spice

Specs

• Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Time Offering
• Age: 18 years
• ABV: 50% (100 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does Knob Creek 18 Year differ from the standard 9 Year? The 18 Year doubles the maturation of the core expression — eighteen years in deeply charred oak develops far more concentrated oak, baking spice, and integrated depth than the 9-year base, while both share the 100-proof bottling strength.
• Is the 18 Year a limited release? Yes — it is released as a Limited Time Offering showcasing Knob Creek's premium age-statement program. Availability is finite.
• What proof is Knob Creek 18 Year? 100 proof (50% ABV) — the standard Knob Creek bottling strength, preserving the full character of the extended maturation.