Knob Creek - 21 Year Limited Edition
Price: $249.00
| Producer | Knob Creek |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Style | Whiskey |
| Sku | 604045 |
| Size | 750ml |
Knob Creek’s new 21 Year Bourbon marks a milestone for the distillery—a limited, long-awaited release that now stands as the oldest expression in their portfolio. After more than two decades aging in Kentucky rackhouses, a gorgeous whiskey has emerged. One with a deep bronze hue and a profile shaped by its time in bold charred oak, with caramelized wood sugars, and subtle threads of dried fruit. Bottled at 100 proof and not chill filtered, it carries the fullness and structure that Knob Creek fans expect, yet with a added touch that only extended maturation can create. This is a rich bourbon, but one that manages to stay balanced even with its decades of time in barrel.
That is the art of this Bourbon, its aging. Distillation may be controlled by science, but maturation is at the mercy of Kentucky’s climate— two decades in the barrel can cut a whiskey down to a quarter of its original volume and easily push it into bitterness if the barrels aren’t chosen with extraordinary care.
Its arrival also represents a meaningful moment for a brand that built its reputation on accessibility and consistency. For decades, Knob Creek’s age-stated releases—9, 12, and 18 years—have remained easy to find and widely respected. The 21 Year might not follow that same path. It's a limited offering with no promise of future batches. This whiskey more than lives up to its billing, offering unexpected nuance and depth for its age. For bourbon collectors and fans of the label alike, this is likely one of those “get it while you can” bottles—an historic expression that may not linger on shelves for long.
