{"product_id":"knob-creek-18-year-old-bourbon","title":"Knob Creek 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 100 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* KC 18 Copper: #b87333 | Burnt Walnut: #2b1a10 | Heritage Cream: #f4eee1 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #b87333; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #b87333; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #b87333; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient from Dark Walnut to Black representing the decadal oak extraction *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a0f08 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #b87333; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b87333; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Copper\/Tan *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a68d7a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE LONG-AGED BENCHMARK --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eKnob Creek 18 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 18-YEAR ARCHITECTURE) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlligator Char Concentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-year maturation in Level 4 char barrels produces a dense, oily textural weight with profound notes of dark chocolate and pipe tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof Consistency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Vault Inventory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Production is strictly constrained by the availability of 18+ year-old stocks, making this release a permanent rarity in the Knob Creek vertical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized brown sugar, toasted oak, and dark chocolate. Developed layers of dried fruit and wood char emerge alongside leather, vanilla, and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally substantial. A front of caramelized sugar transitions into a mid-palate of baking spice, dark chocolate, and concentrated dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a68d7a;\"\u003eThe Aged Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a68d7a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of decadal American oak integration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Limited Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years (Minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Charred American Oak (Alligator Char)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKnob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the eighteen years of decadal concentration and the deep chocolate aromatics, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. For an expanded experience, \u003cstrong\u003eadd a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to broaden the nose and pull the fruit complexity through the heavy oak tannins. Pairs exceptionally well with \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, smoked meats, roasted nuts, or extra-aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Knob Creek 18 Year Old Limited Edition Bourbon\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Knob_Creek_18YR_Limited.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Knob Creek 18 Year: A 100-proof limited release featuring 18 years of decadal alligator char maturation. 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