Knob Creek 9 Year Old Straight Bourbon is a flagship expression from Jim Beam's Small Batch Collection, widely regarded as one of the best value-for-money staples in the whiskey world. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), it offers a robust, pre-Prohibition style flavor profile that benefits from a full nine years of aging in deeply charred American white oak. Profile Overview Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont, KY) Mash Bill: 75-77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10-12% Malted Barley (Low-rye profile) Tasting Notes Nose: Prominent classic Jim Beam peanut nuttiness, paired with toasted oak, brown sugar, vanilla, and hints of dark red fruit. Palate: Full-bodied and rich. It balances a deep, sweet foundation of caramel and maple sugar against drying barrel notes of oak and leather. Finish: Long, warm, and glowing, leaving a lingering impression of baking spice and sweet oak
