Product Description
Knob Creek Aged 21 Years Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml is a monumental, ultra-aged release that represents the absolute pinnacle of Knob Creek’s barrel program. Curated by blackbook for its rarity, maturity, and unmistakable Beam family character, this bourbon showcases what happens when exceptional barrels are given decades—not years—to evolve.
Aged a full 21 years, this bourbon delivers profound depth and concentration. Extended time in charred American oak brings layers of dark caramel, leather, tobacco, roasted nuts, and seasoned oak, all balanced by Knob Creek’s signature sweetness and structure. Despite its age, the profile remains composed and deliberate—rich and powerful without tipping into bitterness.
At blackbook, we reserve space for bourbons that define categories. Knob Creek 21 Year does exactly that: a statement whiskey for collectors and serious drinkers who appreciate patience, precision, and legacy.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Deep caramel, roasted peanut, antique oak, leather, dark chocolate, and warm spice.
Palate:
Full-bodied and layered with toffee, molasses, seasoned oak, baking spice, espresso, and classic Beam nuttiness.
Finish:
Exceptionally long, dry-leaning, and refined with lingering oak, spice, and mature sweetness.
Specifications
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Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Age Statement: 21 Years
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Aging: 21 years in charred American oak barrels
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Proof: 100 proof (50% ABV) (typical for this release)
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Size: 750ml
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Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery
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Brand: Knob Creek
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Release Type: Ultra-Aged / Limited
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blackbook Selection: Yes
Why You’ll Love It
This is Knob Creek at its most evolved. The 21-year aging brings gravitas, complexity, and a sense of occasion that few bourbons can match. It’s bold but controlled, intense yet balanced—a whiskey that rewards time and attention.
blackbook customers gravitate toward this bottle as a crown-jewel bourbon: something to open for milestone moments or to hold as a cornerstone of a serious collection.
Perfect For
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Sipping neat (a few drops of water optional)
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Collectors of ultra-aged and limited bourbon
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Fans of oak-forward, mature whiskey profiles
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Celebrating milestones and special occasions
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Gifting a top-tier, conversation-defining bourbon
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Buying rare bourbon online through blackbook