The James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont has unveiled its a 21-year-old bourbon, the oldest release from the distillery to date. Knob Creek 21 Year Old is the oldest expression in the award-winning portfolio. The limited-edition bourbon has been bottled at 100 proof and will be available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $249.99 for a 750mL bottle, according to a news release.
“When we first laid this batch to rest, we weren’t chasing any specific age statement— we were focused on crafting a great bourbon, just like we always do,” said Freddie Noe, eighth generation master distiller.
“After I tasted the whiskey, I knew we had something special. After decades in the rackhouse, the liquid developed a richness and balance we knew Knob Creek fans and whiskey enthusiasts would want to try. That’s what makes this release special: it’s bold, full of character, and embodies what Knob Creek stands for,” Noe said.
This whiskey spans two generations and companies: These barrels would have been distilled under his father, master distiller Fred Noe, before Beam was owned by Suntory, which bought it in 2014.
According to the tasting notes, it has a nose of seasoned oak and caramelised sugar with hints of smoke. On the palate, it’s balanced caramel and char with subtle fruit and a rounded mouthfeel with a long finish of toffee and charred oak.