Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mL

Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 60.6% ABV | 121.2 Proof | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | 12 Years | Cask Strength | Limited 2026 Release

Process & Profile

Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a limited-edition release matured for 12 years in new charred American oak barrels and bottled at its natural cask strength of 121.2 proof. Barreled in 2014 and released in 2026, it was selected for bottling without proofing water to preserve the bourbon’s concentrated flavor and full-bodied texture.

This is only the second Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength release and the first since 2020. The extended maturation produces a powerful yet balanced profile of deep caramel, rich butterscotch, dried apple, barrel char, seasoned oak, and warming cinnamon spice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep caramel, dried apple, barrel char, seasoned oak, and warm baking spice.

• Palate: Rich butterscotch, caramelized sugar, dried orchard fruit, mature oak, and cinnamon.

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering cinnamon, toasted oak, caramel, and subtle barrel char.

What Makes It Special

• A limited-edition 2026 Knob Creek cask-strength bourbon release.

• Matured for a full 12 years in new charred American oak barrels.

• Bottled at 60.6% ABV and 121.2 proof without dilution.

• Only the second Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength release and the first since 2020.

• Selected under the direction of eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe.

• Offers a concentrated profile of caramel, butterscotch, dried apple, seasoned oak, barrel char, and cinnamon.

How to Enjoy

Pour Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon neat in a whiskey tasting glass and allow it to rest for several minutes before drinking. This gives the mature oak, caramel, butterscotch, and dried-fruit aromas time to develop.

A few drops of water can soften the proof and reveal additional layers of apple, cinnamon, and caramelized sugar. It can also be enjoyed over one large ice cube or tasted alongside the standard 100-proof Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon to compare the greater concentration and barrel influence of the cask-strength release.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon?
   Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a limited Kentucky bourbon aged for 12 years and bottled at its natural cask strength. The 2026 release is the first version offered since the original 2020 edition.

2. What proof is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon?
   Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon is bottled at 121.2 proof, or 60.6% alcohol by volume.

3. How is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged?
   Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon was barreled in 2014 and matured for 12 years in new charred American oak barrels before being bottled in 2026.

4. How does Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon differ from the standard 12 Year Bourbon?
   The standard Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon is bottled at 100 proof, while this limited release is bottled at its natural 121.2-proof cask strength. The higher strength delivers a more concentrated texture and greater intensity of caramel, fruit, oak, and spice.

5. Where can I buy Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon?
   Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mL is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited-release bourbon and premium American whiskey.