Knob Creek is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced by Beam Suntory at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.
The primary expression of the brand is bottled at 100 proof (higher than the typical 80 proof we generally see with other bourbons). Knob Creek used to be aged for nine years until late 2016 when Beam Suntory removed the age statement from the label as they could not guarantee the full ageing process due to tight inventory levels.
According to the company, the rectangular-shaped bottle is due to the relatively long ageing process, which allows it to absorb more sugar from the wood. The company describes the flavour as "rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity", and the aroma as "toasted nuts, grain, oak".
The brand has seen much success in recent years, with the San Francisco World Spirits Competitions giving it two double gold, three golds, one silver, and one bronze medal between 2005 and 2012, It also received a "Best Bourbon" award in 2015.
