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91Excellent

Knob Creek Blender’s Edition 01

Bourbon Beam Knob Creek
  • Distiller

    James B. Beam

  • Bottler

    James B. Beam

  • ABV

    53%

  • Age

    10 Years

  • Price $30 to $59.99

Unveiled March 31, 2026, this is the inaugural release of Beam's Knob Creek "Blender's Edition." Distilled at Beam’s Clermont distillery (DSP KY-230),a ged 10 years and bottled at 106 proof (53% ABV), this bottle is positioned as a "sweet bourbon blend," with the label declaring it to have more confectionary notes than the classic Knob Creek 9-year shelfer. It began rolling out to shelves in March and has a suggested retail price of $44.99 — a very strong value for a 10-year-old bourbon at 106 proof.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 91
  • The Daily Pour
  • By David Morrow
  • The nose is dazzling, and the palate doesn't let you down from there.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    On the nose, this is softer, sweeter and creamier than the traditional Knob Creek profile: less nuttiness, more butterscotch, marshmallow fluff and frosting. There's a big fruit factor at play, too, which comes across as part apple pie, part peach cobbler. Beneath the sweetness lies a sawdusty oak note.

  • Taste:

    Quite viscous on the palate. Soft oak and gobs of caramel intertwine with a big candied peach note, apricot, custard and a light minerality. The balance here between oakiness and decadent sweet notes is impressive.

  • Finish:

    The finish opens with cinnamon, which segues into dark chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and a touch of espresso.

  • Overall:

    A new competitor has entered the "best mid-shelf bourbon" arena. And also the "best value in bourbon" arena. Kudos to Beam on a fantastic release. The nose is dazzling, and the palate doesn't let you down from there. This is just flat-out delicious, drinkable bourbon at an affordable price point. What more could you ask for? I hope it remains easy to find.

  • Score:

    92

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By David Morrow
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources