Knob Creek 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 100 Proof
Knob Creek 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 100 Proof
Knob Creek 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 100 Proof
Knob Creek 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 100 Proof
Knob Creek 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 100 Proof
Knob Creek 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 100 Proof
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Age: 18 Years | Region: Clermont, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 100 Proof
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Knob Creek 18 Year Old is a structural milestone for the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Launched in 2024, it represents the absolute peak of decadal concentration within the Small Batch Collection. While the subsequent 21-year release of 2025 has claimed the title of oldest in history, the 18-year remains the high-conviction choice for collectors seeking the precise intersection of mature oak tannins and the signature Knob Creek brown sugar profile. Bottled at a disciplined 100-proof, this is an uncompromising study in alligator-char maturation.

The Technical Distinction

To maintain the 100-proof house style across eighteen years, these barrels were methodically managed to ensure the deep alligator char did not overwhelm the delicate dark fruit esters.

  • Alligator Char Concentration: The 18-year maturation in Level 4 char barrels produces a dense, oily textural weight with profound notes of dark chocolate and pipe tobacco.
  • Proof Consistency: By maintaining the standard 100-proof (50% ABV), the distillery preserves the intended flavor balance, allowing the oak to act as a structural lead rather than a background note.
  • Limited Vault Inventory: Production is strictly constrained by the availability of 18+ year-old stocks, making this release a permanent rarity in the Knob Creek vertical.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Caramelized brown sugar, toasted oak, and dark chocolate. Developed layers of dried fruit and wood char emerge alongside leather, vanilla, and warm spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and texturally substantial. A front of caramelized sugar transitions into a mid-palate of baking spice, dark chocolate, and concentrated dark fruit.

Finish: Long and resonant. A signature closing of lingering oak and dark chocolate with a persistent, tannic structural hold characteristic of 18 years in the wood.

The Aged Vertical

The 18 Year sits between the 15-year and the ultra-rare 21-year expressions. It represents the "heavily oak-driven" end of the vertical, rivaling the structural depth of Elijah Craig 18 and Heaven Hill Heritage bottlings.

"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of decadal American oak integration."

Technical Specifications
Distillery James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, KY
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Limited Release)
Age Statement 18 Years (Minimum)
Cask Specification New Charred American Oak (Alligator Char)
Filtration Non-Chill Filtered
Proof / ABV 100 Proof / 50% ABV
Bottle Size 750 ml
Collector Notes

Knob Creek 18 Year Old is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors building out the Small Batch limited-edition library. Since its 2024 debut, it has maintained significant secondary market resilience, often serving as the "sweet spot" of the vertical before the massive jump to the 21-year-old bottling. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label and seal integrity, including the original premium wooden presentation case. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade Kentucky spirits.

Recommended Serving

To honor the eighteen years of decadal concentration and the deep chocolate aromatics, enjoy this bourbon neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. For an expanded experience, add a few drops of water to broaden the nose and pull the fruit complexity through the heavy oak tannins. Pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate, smoked meats, roasted nuts, or extra-aged hard cheeses.
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All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.
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