Knob Creek Single Barrel 9 yr VS 12 yr Barrel Proof KY Bourbon Whiskey
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- We put the new Limited Edition Knob Creek 12 year Barrel Proof at 120.5 proof up against the tried and true Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel at 120 proof. One is around $95 while the other is around $45. Will double the price be worth it for 3 extra years in the barrel and .5 higher in proof?
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While some craft distilleries choose the $100 price point as an indication of their "craftiness", generally speaking the Big Boys give you what you pay for. My experience has been that if JB, Four Roses, etc., are charging a premium dollar, you will receive a truly premium product. YMMV...
That's because it hasn't been resold 3 times to middlemen.
The KC 9 SiB is one of my favorites, especially at that price
Try using a lighter on new KC bottles to gently warm the wax along the path of the pull tab. Makes it temporarily less brittle. Should prevent shrapnel 👍🏻
The 9 year is definitely my go to.. Where im at its $37 after taxes. Its not harsh and has a good taste, also have never had a hangover with this stuff if I over do it.. For the price/taste its definitely one of the best all round bourbons.. If your a Jim Beam or Black Label Jack fan give it a try, does not cost much more, and you'll be blown away by just the mouth feel alone
Knob Creek 9 is fantastic stuff.
I love the single barrel 9 yr. I’ve always been a makers person, and I still do love the makers cask strength but that single barrel 9 is amazing.
OMG Sara is wearing the David Rose sweater!!!! amazing. made my day (along with the review ofc)
I recently purchased a 15 year old store pick 120 proof for $45 dollars. The neck pour was a big harsh, but after a few days I went back for another pour and WOW it was so much better. Definitely oaky and dark with a punch of proof on the front end, but really good especially for the price.
Sarah nailed it on the 9year commentary... it’s perfect someone newish to the bourbon scene who is ready to step up the proof game... that’s me! And this has turned out to be one of my favorites to date. I’ve been 2 years into bourbon.
I'm 30 years into bourbon and always walked by Knob Creek until last week when the 9yr SB caught my eye. OMG what I've been missing. I will not be without a bottle as long as it's available. It is now one of my favorites and I will be adding more of the line.
Cask strength $75 @ Total Wine in the Lexington KY area. Just got it today and I agree its great!!
EXCELLENT subtle David Rose reference in this video. Well played, Sarah.
Thank you for noticing :)
I love my 9 year single barrel, crossing my fingers I find that 12 year BP. Stuff usually shows up a few months late here.
having both in my whiskey cabinet, I would have to say I much prefer the 9 year. The 12 year has an overpowering oak bitterness that I don't like. For those of you who enjoy double IPAs, you may like it.
Just bought the 12 year Cask LE at Barret liquors...can’t wait to try it tonight!
$100 for a 12 year cask strength is absolutely a fine price tag for the quality Knob Creek puts out. Its $30ish to get 20.5 points of proof but their 12 year product could be $80 in todays market and that would be completely fair compared to most offerings.
I think they would make plenty of profit on this bottle at $80 but if tradition holds this "limited release" will probably become a regular release and might even replace the normal 12 year at a similar price next year.
Just tried this the other night and it is a fine whiskey. The mouthfeel and finish definitely take it to the next level. Would take this over any Bookers I've had.
I've never had a barrel proof Knob Creek, but I have a Kelly Liquors store pick single barrel, and it's *gorgeous* bourbon. It was only $56 - there's stuff that's not as good that costs more - and when it's done I'm going to consider spending money I don't really have on another single barrel. The regular Knob Creek 9 is already my second favorite bourbon, and the only reason the single barrel isn't in that position is that the higher price makes it less likely that I can buy it whenever I want. The bottle I have I'm nursing - I only have a glass from it every two or three weeks.
Knob Creek is a really nice pour! I’ve bought three store picks and they have all been excellent! Cheers
I think the answer to why try something other than a store pick is that a batched product just gives the distiller more options and control over the end product, rather than being limited to a single barrel, plus the previous point about not adding any water even if it was only proofed down a few points.
“Drink Bourbon Every Day” - now that’s a shirt idea!
Also, Sara’s lightning bolt sweater is amazing! Yer a wizard, Sara! ⚡️
Me when I saw the release- "no way I'm buying a cask strength 12 year for a hundred dollars when older picks are 50"
Also me in reality- "im definitely goin to try that 12 year cask at least once lets be honest"
Said the same thing and did the same .bought it anyway because I just had to try it.
It's only money. You can't take it with you.
It’s so cool that you guys are honest.
Thank you.
I Would still be interested the 12 year against the knob creek store picks (I know each is different). A lot of those end up in the 12 year range as well or more! Also, yes and $145 is my guess.
I have one store pick that is my favorite bottle in the cabinet. I have another one that i prefer LESS than the 12 year.
Great review Chad & Sara! Always love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!🥃👍🇺🇸
My problem is why pay 90 bucks for KC 12 year when you can spend 75-80 on Booker’s? Is it better than Booker’s?
Bookers isn’t single barrel
@@vinnier6 neither is kc 12 yrs
In my opinion... this BLOWS bookers out of the water. 12 years... cask strength... Both chad and sarah's reviews nailed it on the head. rich buttery mouth feel, LONG finish, and OMG.... this is so rich. I LOVE the 9yr single barrel, but man... this just drowns it under the water.
I'm glad Chad mentioned the Knob Creek 15 Year in the box and that he liked the 12 Year Barrel Proof much better because I recently bought the 15...and was very disappointed.
Gonna gently point my fingers in your direction as to why my bourbon "cabinet" keeps filling up. Love you guys. Very fun to watch here in Canton, GA. My local store has a store pick Knob Creek I may have to get soon...
I agree. My bourbon trophy increase is your fault. 😅 That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it. Love the channel and the passion.
Love the Schitts Creek sweater Sarah!
I would rather wait to find a store pick single barrel that has more age. I currently have one that is 11.5 year single barrel
Where I am at in Arizona it is only 65 that’s 10$ more than the single barrel. So the 12 sounds like a win win. Win
This review makes me feel much better about my purchase. Plan on opening it over the holidays. Cheers 🥃
Just bought a bottle of Cooper's Craft. Yes, I always buy Kentucky bourbon. It has to be Kentucky! Greetings from Bowling Green.
You guys are spot on.
I'm still not sold on KC 9 year 120pf. Sipping on some now, and the rough edges and short finish (comparatively to other bourbons around that proof/year), even after the bottle has opened up some, don't make me inclined to buy another bottle at $60 (in VA). I'm not a big OGD 114 fan, but at around half the price, I can't say it wouldn't win in a blind. There's a younger, local barrel strength whiskey I'd pick, among others, before getting a second bottle of this, especially with the escalating price.
Hell, I wish I could find another bottle of JB Distiller's Cut. The one I found in 2020 was lovely and only $25.
ECBP 12 years and under $70.00 if both are on the shelf ECBP is coming home with me.
Well sure, but around our parts, it's never on the shelf, at least not for retail!
It's Bourbon Night
Really the $70 is the marked up price in Atlanta
Most of the ones I have purchased have been under $65. BTW. I am a big KC fan I even have the 25 year anniversary edition. I just think Beam in general is starting to push the price points higher and higher. Bookers and Little Bok have become a pass for me due to the price huge increase in price.
Love the Channel I purchased a lot of bottles based on your recommendations
ECBP will be my next purchase
Love you guys! Thank you for all your work! Happy 2021! Cheers!
In Canada were paying roughly $50 for the nine and $150 for the 12
Great review! I am a Knob Creek fan, I will be searching this one out! Thanks for all your great content!
We don't get barrel strength in Ohio. Just the regular versions.
Knobs creek 9. One of the best Juice in a Jim beam bottle. 120.proof
Oh damn, I really like the Knob Creek 12 now I REALLY want to try this!
Since the small batch is seeing the 9 year age statement return, perhaps the name of the video should be "Knob Creek Single Barrel vs 12 yr Barrel Proof". Just food for thought! Great video as always guys!
Good review educational fun
To get a "pick" of anything I'd have to drive 120 miles one way so that's one reason to pick this over a store pick. I saw this on the shelf at a semi-local (40 miles away) store today and ALMOST grabbed it, but didn't based upon the regular Knob Creek I have that I'm not a big fan of (it's my mixer for Kentucky Mules). Instead of it I went with my current favorite Four Roses Small Batch Select.
Just received a 12 year for 60th birthday. I was curious about yalll's opinion. I cannot wait to open and sip
Happy birthday!
I really like the 12-year 100 proof. So I’ll pick up 120 if I see it. Thx for the review!
Knob 12 CS vs EC BP blind?
Great comparison here. This new 12 CS sounds wonderful. I gotta say, (obvious comment from someone who DID watch that far in the video, ha ha ha) --I'm not fully sold on the 12 year vatted at $100 when we can still get 12-15 year KC SiB picks for $45-$55ish many places. But I'm guessing as Sara speculated, this is a signal that those older SiB picks are gonna be going away. :/
Perhaps! Also as someone pointed out in the comments here, the distiller has more to work with to achieve certain profiles when batching a product vs the profile of one single barrel. I think it really comes down to your wallet, though. Do you wanna spend the money or are you happy enough with what you can get for $50.
@@ItsBourbonNight Absolutely. And that's a good point. Everything I've heard from folks who've had this one is consistent with your review. I bet I get around to it if I see it pop up on a shelf here in Indiana.
The sib store/club picks aren’t just readily available anymore....and they are more like 60-70 bucks
Wow. Price was high when you did this.
KC 12 is 59.99 now and before this video was missing the old price 😂
Lol I remember opening my first Knob Creek bottle. I was like Wtf is going on here
FYI - If you hold the top of the bottle (grip it in your palm) and hold it for about 30-45 seconds, your body heat will soften the wax. So, when you pull the tab to open it, it will not shred...
Ah, good tip!
About 6 months ago i picked up a single barrel store pick that was quite tasty. Cant find the store pick anymore so i just picked up the standard. Hoping it measures up to the store pick. Ill find out tonight!
Bought the 9 year tonight. $50.00 price point. I find it to be amazing. Going to find the 12 year tomorrow
Cool sweater Sara you could sell that to Dead and Company fans..lol.you guys are the best.good people man
Love the Back to the Future comparison.
Was going to order a bottle of Yellowstone 116proof but the $38.01 S&H drove the price up to $103.98 way too much for one bottle of bourbon, so I'll just stick to Jim Beam and Wild Turkey 101 sold everywhere like Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 🤨
So true opening it.
12 Year is at Walmart for $64
Excellent review. Thanks.
I will have to sample both to be sure all of these statements are true. Dunno if I can find stuff like this at the prices mentioned unfortunately. If I am lucky I might find them at a whiskey bar... once I can go sit at a bar again... :P
I have a 120 proof Knob Creek single barrel and it’s ok going down but it really makes my whole mouth tingle. I’m about half way through the bottle and it is higher proof than the 90-100 that I’m used to. Am I just being a wimp?
Yup
Can't get the 12 year in Canada....or at least Alberta. So I pick up the Single Barrel 9 year when it goes on sale. Still fantastic but I'm jealous of those who can get the 12 year.
Hold the bottle flat for a smooth pour
I mean put it on the rocks smoothest whiskey in my opinion
Shrapenal . . . . . . . . Happy Holidays kids!
I wouldn't pay over $100 for a knob creek 15 year cask strength, $75 to $80 would be a more realistic price range 😊
Checking in 3 years later. Knob Creek 12 is $63. 9 Year Reserve is $54
I have a couple of store picks of the 9 Year that are actually 12-14 years old and paid about $50 for both. I guess we won't be seeing any more of those going forward for $50.
I recently got into bourbons and whiskey and Jameson was my "gateway" from beer into the spirits. My local liquor store only carries single cask Knob Creeks and the hundred fifty dollar box version and the smoked maple. I do have to say that the smoked maple is dangerous because every sip just goes directly to my bacon addiction part of my brain. That sht can't be trusted lol. I've heard that Old Forester has some good stuff what would ya'll suggest from them?
That's crazy. Just shows tgough how different some states are.
I have been waiting for this I like the 12 year 100 proof
They might be trying to get up into the secondary pricing 🤔
Whiskey cheers
Would y’all ever consider doing something like a silent tasting and write down each of your own opinion? I think it would be fun to see what differences & similarities y’all found in each and how y’all each preferred the other.
Same but add bookers
I am trading a Sam Houston 15 for the 12 Yr Cask Strength on Tuesday. I cannot wait to try it for myself.
Did you buy the bottles local? If so where do they do delivery I live in Los Angeles looking to get that 12yr or perhaps the 15 yr that’s my next video to watch from you guys 🤭
I also live in LA area, haven’t seen the 12 yr cask strength yet as of April 2021, just the 100 proof. Our state seems to get allocated stuff late though.
Is Sara wearing a David shirt from Schitts Creek?
I only buy store picks so that I can get in good with the guys at the liquor store.
Fifth...get it? Fifth? Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week.
have you compared these to bookers? i've heard they are similar.
If it's over $60 you can forget it !
I'm giving up on bourbon hunting, all the bourbon featured on your videos, I would have to drive 150+ miles to find, making them cost much more than they're worth 🤨
Have you tried the Collectors Edition 15year bottle in the case?
Will you please consider an episode on bourbon cream? Like, flight fight the brands (Buffalo Trace, Nooku, etc), or compare to Irish cream and maybe rum cream (Rumchata).
Gotta find me the 12 barrel proof. Love the standard 12
Not sure if you have tried it yet... but yes.. the 12 year is GREAT. the 12yr cask strength will BLOW your mind. it takes the flavors to a whole different level.
Can you revisit this now that you're past the neck pour?
Would you recommend the 12 yr cask strength of take that money and buy the Bookers pigskin with it? Bookers fan boy here. Cheers!
I feel I should have donated my 12yr 100 proof to the cause
You don't like it?
@@ItsBourbonNight love it! But I would love to see how the difference in proof affects the profile with the same age
@@iamchade True, we could have done that. We have a bottle but feel like the proof difference just puts it in a different category.
Hi I love knob Creek 9 reg. 100 or.
I love Chad and Sarah. I love boubonite. I love a fine whiskey. I appreciate all they do, But, I'm not interested in 100000 proof bottles!!!
I bought the knob creek 9 year reserve . It's a 120 proof single barrel and small batch . How could it be both a single barrel and a small batch ? That seems like a contradiction of terms .🤔
It's a one barrel batch, which is the smallest there is. "Small batch" means whatever a distillery wants it to mean. For the Limestone Branch distillery a small batch may be five barrels. But for Jim Beam, which routinely dumps huge numbers of barrels at a time, 100 barrels might be a very small batch.
Knob 120 vs 101 Wild Turkey?
Not fair!
It's too bad Knob Creek doesn't release more cask strength products. The Rye is pretty good, but the bourbon would probably benefit from not being 'watered down' to 120 (not to mention some of the 100 proof products they've been churning out...*cough.. 15 year--100 proof--$130... wtf*). I think maybe their marketing scheme involves not sabotaging their Booker's game by offering cheaper barrel proof products in the Knob Creek line. If they offered a 15 year cask strength for $130 I'd probably buy that over Booker's all day.
Booker’s didn’t really show up for us in 2021. Really hoping they make up for in in 2022. And on the Knob Creek side, I agree! They need to put more barrel proof stuff out.
I traded my 12 year 100 proof for the 9 year. Didn't work out sadly :'(
What does sorghum taste like?IDK
That 12 year is $130 in my local store.
He looks like Paul teutul Jr
Knob Creek 12 is only $65 here... That is interesting
Edit... NVM. I figured it out. Cask Strength vs. 100 proof
The new batch is at 124.3 proof.
Nice review. Do you try all your bottles or have you looked at one and said awwwh I just can’t open it!!! Hehehehe
Thanks! We mostly open everything, but we do have some bottles we are keep for posterity sake or that we're saving for a special occasion, anniversary, etc. But yeah, some we do plan on opening but just haven't yet because we have so many other things opened already!
Also have you taken some of your favorite or maybe not so favorite and made a personal blend and came out with an amazing bottle?!