{"product_id":"knob-creek-12-year-cask-strength-bourbon","title":"Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"new-column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon | 60.6% ABV | 121.2 Proof | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | 12 Years | Cask Strength | Limited 2026 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnob 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 \u003cstrong\u003e121.2 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep caramel, dried apple, barrel char, seasoned oak, and warm baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich butterscotch, caramelized sugar, dried orchard fruit, mature oak, and cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering cinnamon, toasted oak, caramel, and subtle barrel char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA limited-edition \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Knob Creek cask-strength bourbon release\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for a full \u003cstrong\u003e12 years in new charred American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e60.6% ABV and 121.2 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the second Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength release and the first since 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected under the direction of eighth-generation master distiller \u003cstrong\u003eFreddie Noe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffers a concentrated profile of \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel, butterscotch, dried apple, seasoned oak, barrel char, and cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e121.2 proof, or 60.6% alcohol by volume\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon differ from the standard 12 Year Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mL is available directly from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Barrel Tap\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trusted online source for limited-release bourbon and premium American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knob Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49192313422049,"sku":"080686014140","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/KnobCreek12YearCaskStrengthKentuckyStraightBourbon750mL.webp?v=1790029371","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/knob-creek-12-year-cask-strength-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}