The James B. Beam Distilling Co. announced the release of Knob Creek 21 Year Old, the oldest expression to be released from the distillery and the award-winning Knob Creek portfolio. 

For more than two decades, these barrels rested in our Kentucky rackhouses, weathering changing temperatures and seasons. During this time, the whiskey didn’t just age; it evolved, gaining extraordinary depth, color, and character that only 21 years in the barrel can bring. Each was then hand-selected by our master distillers for balance and complexity.

“When we first laid this batch to rest, we weren’t chasing any specific age statement – we were focused on crafting a great bourbon, just like we always do,” Freddie Noe, eighth generation master distiller, said in a news release. “After I tasted the whiskey, I knew we had something special. After decades in the rackhouse, the liquid developed a richness and balance we knew Knob Creek fans and whiskey enthusiasts would want to try. That’s what makes this release special: it’s bold, full of character, and embodies what Knob Creek stands for.”

Bottled at 100 proof, Knob Creek 21 Year Old is a full-flavored bourbon that reflects the distillery’s commitment to pre-Prohibition style methods.

This limited time offering is presented in a distinguished keepsake box and is available nationwide for a limited time at a suggested retail price of $249.99 for a 750mL bottle.

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About Knob Creek Bourbon

Knob Creek bourbons and ryes are patiently aged in new, maximum charred American Oak barrels to impart the biggest and fullest flavor on their whiskey. No matter the expression, Knob Creek is crafted without shortcuts and embodies the pre-Prohibition style that founding distiller Booker Noe created in 1992. For more information, visit https://www.knobcreek.com/.