Brand
Knob
Knob Creek is a U.S. whiskey brand (mainly bourbon and rye) owned by Beam Suntory and produced at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Born as part of Booker Noe's Small Batch Collection, the brand emphasizes extended aging and a full‑flavored, high‑proof bourbon style.
- Clermont · Kentucky · United States
- 2 products
The story
Knob Creek was created in 1992 as part of the Small Batch Bourbon Collection devised by Booker Noe. Since its launch the brand has promoted a pre‑Prohibition inspired style, favoring longer aging and more robust flavor profiles. Production is carried out at the historic Jim Beam facility in Clermont, Kentucky.
Production philosophy
The brand's philosophy is based on a traditional, patient approach: no rush, extended aging and bottles with full character. Knob Creek emphasizes quality derived from time in warehouse and from small‑batch, high‑proof practices to preserve flavor and intensity.
Territory
Clermont, Kentucky (USA) - production site and rackhouses where Knob Creek barrels mature.
Awards and recognition
Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye - World’s Best Rye, IWSC 2016.
Production method
Produced at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont (KY) using Jim Beam's mash bill; the brand states extended aging practices and barrel selection (Single Barrel and Barrel Society programs).
Ageing
Aging in rackhouses; the brand declares extended aging (for some expressions a minimum maturation of 9 years is indicated) and barrel selection for the Single Barrel lines.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Clermont
- Categories
- American bourbon
- Rye whiskey
- Kentucky whiskey
- Small batch bourbon
- Raw materials
- cereals (corn, rye, barley)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- new charred American oak barrels
- Representative products
- Knob Creek 9 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Knob Creek 10 Year Rye Whiskey
What makes it distinctive
- Brand created by Booker Noe in 1992 as part of the Small Batch Collection.
- Produced at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.
- Brand profile focused on extended aging and high‑proof bourbons (e.g. 100 proof bottlings for some expressions).
- Offers both bourbon and rye, with age‑stated expressions and Single Barrel variants.
- Consumer engagement programs such as Barrel Society and Single Barrel experiences.