{"product_id":"knob-creek-21-year-old-2025-bourbon","title":"Knob Creek 21 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 2025 Release, 100 Proof, Oldest in Brand History","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* KC 21 Gold: #d4af37 | Aged Walnut: #3d2314 | Charcoal: #1a1a1a *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient from Deep Walnut to Black representing the wooden case and 21 years of extraction *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2b1a10 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2314; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\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 #3d2314; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Gold\/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 HISTORIC SUMMIT --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eKnob Creek 21 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is the absolute zenith of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. history. Launched in October 2025 by 8th-generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe, this expression stands as the oldest bourbon ever released by the distillery. It represents a monumental structural milestone, surpassing the previous 18-year record to offer an ultra-aged experience that balances Knob Creek’s signature \"alligator char\" brawn with a sophisticated, decadal fruit-and-spice integration that only two decades in the wood can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 21-YEAR ARCHITECTURE) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Apex Maturation Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike the aggressive oak-forward profile of the 18-year, the 21-year release showcases a rare \"sweet spot\" of maturation where the heavy char has resolved into creamy, savory complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOldest in History:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first release to break the 20-year barrier for Knob Creek, drawing from the most protected, deeply-aged barrels in the Beam inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolved Alligator Char:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 years of oxidation have softened the Level 4 char tannins, replacing astringency with notes of sweet tobacco, cocoa, and orange peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch KC001:\u003c\/strong\u003e As the inaugural batch of this ultra-limited tier, this release sets the structural benchmark for all future long-aged Knob Creek bottlings.\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 Aged oak, vanilla, and dark chocolate. Deep layers of sweet tobacco, dark brown sugar, and orange peel emerge alongside nutmeg and integrated wood char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and creamy. A front of chocolate and raisin transitions into a mid-palate of musty oak, roasted peanuts, and gentle, savory oak tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely long. A signature closing of lingering dark tobacco, soft cola, and stone fruit with a persistent leather-and-spice resonance.\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 Prestige Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 21 Year sits at the summit of the Knob Creek Aged Series. It offers a more balanced, savory profile than the 18-year, rivaling the structural depth of Pappy Van Winkle 20 and Michter's 20-Year.\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 limits of the Beam blender's art.\"\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\u003e21 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\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden Presentation Case (Batch KC001)\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 21 Year Old is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite spirit libraries. As the oldest-ever release from James B. Beam, its status as a category-defining bottling is permanent. Production is severely gated by the limited 21-year-old inventory in the Clermont vaults, resulting in extremely constrained global allocation. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes the original premium wooden presentation case. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade Kentucky whiskey.\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 twenty-one years of decadal integration and the concentrated oak aromatics, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. Because of the extreme structural complexity and the fragility of the long-aged oils, ice is not recommended. A few drops of room-temperature water may be added to witness the multi-minute evolution of the sweet tobacco, dark chocolate, and orange peel layers.\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 21 Year Old Limited Edition Bourbon\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Knob_Creek_21YR_Zenith.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Knob Creek 21 Year: The oldest bourbon in James B. Beam history. A 100-proof masterclass featuring resolved alligator char, sweet tobacco \u0026 orange peel. 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