Don’t Miss an Aged Rarity from a Bourbon Powerhouse
Knob Creek 15 Year Old Limited Edition 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) ($119.99)
“Frankly, there isn’t much more I could ask of a great Bourbon.”
— Andrew Whiteley, K&L Spirits Buyer

Having just returned from the whiskey road, the spirits team is full of Kentucky inspiration, which brings us to this sublime rarity from the inimitable bourbon powerhouse Knob Creek. The oldest bourbon to be released by the venerable distillery, this whiskey is assembled from the best barrels nestled deep in the center of the rackhouse. At 100 proof and with several more years of barrel age than Knob Creek’s standard release, this is a smooth yet powerful expression of one of America’s top craft bourbons. At 100-proof, it just sings with all the classic, aged bourbon character one expects from Knob Creek, without any overt influence from the alcohol on the impeccably balanced palate. Highly allocated and available at a market-best price, we fully expect avid bourbon fanatics to strike fast on this one.

Knob Creek 15 Year Old Limited Edition 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) ($119.99)

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: May 05, 2022

Simply put, this is what most K&L Bourbon drinkers are craving these days: very well-aged Kentucky classics at reasonable prices and high proof. While some might argue that they really want cask strength and that prices in KY are getting out of control, I think this bottle still delivers on the parameters given the state of things in the whiskey world. It also falls squarely in the coveted “allocated bourbon” category, and we just don’t get enough quantity to put these offers on blast very often these days. The very respectable 100 proof has enough heat to carry the full load of the immensely flavorful whiskey. Butterscotch, toffee, caramel, saw dust, syrup—both maple and vanilla—and brandied cherries all fill the nose. The palate is sweet but balanced by a lovely kick and a mild pepper note. It’s full and mouth-coating, and the finish is long and bright. Frankly, there isn’t much more I could ask of a great Bourbon.