Product Description

Knob Creek 12 Year is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged for a full 12 years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). It uses the same approximate mash bill as the core Knob Creek bourbon (around three‑quarters corn with rye and malted barley making up the balance) and is produced as a small‑batch expression from a limited number of barrels. The extra three years over the 9 Year release allow additional development of oak, caramel, and spice notes, as well as more pronounced tannins and structure. It remains a non‑chill‑filtered or lightly filtered, traditionally styled bourbon focused on richness and body.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: In my tastings, the nose shows dark caramel, brown sugar, and maple syrup along with toasted nuts, dark chocolate, and a hint of varnished oak. There are also notes of Luxardo‑style cherries, cola, and a touch of licorice and baking spice.

Palate: I find the palate chewy and full, with strong oak tannins, dark chocolate, cooked berries, and candied ginger supported by black pepper and tea‑leaf dryness. A few drops of water help reveal more maple‑coated walnuts, orange oil, and additional sweetness that can be hidden at full 100 proof.

Finish: The finish is long, with chocolate‑covered cherry notes, black tea, white and black pepper, and lingering dry oak. The aftertaste often shows a mix of cocoa, spice, and faint citrus bitterness.

Available Sizes

750ml (standard in most markets); larger formats such as 1.75L exist in some regions.

ABV

50% ABV (100 proof).

Style/Type

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch, Age‑stated 12 Year.

Company/Producer

Beam Suntory (Knob Creek brand under the Jim Beam portfolio).

Distillery Location

Distilled and matured at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, USA (with additional maturation warehouses used in the region).

Awards

Knob Creek 12 Year has received high critical scores, including recognition in major whiskey publications with ratings around the low‑ to mid‑90s on a 100‑point scale, highlighting its layered profile and strong value for a double‑digit age statement at 100 proof.

Expression/Variant

Knob Creek 12 Year is the age‑stated extension of the core Knob Creek Small Batch line, positioned above the 9 Year and below the higher‑age 15 and 18 Year limited expressions.

Aged Period / Cask Type / Release Year

Aged 12 years in new charred American white oak barrels in accordance with US straight bourbon regulations. The expression was introduced in the late 2010s and is now released as an ongoing product rather than a one‑off vintage, with batch bottlings continuing through 2026.

Knob Creek 12 Year Price in India

Note-The minor variations in prices are due to individual pricing policies of different liquor stores. However, the product is readily available within the mentioned price range across retail outlets.

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