Knob Creek Unveils Cask Strength Single Barrel Select Program: A Bold Move for Bourbon Lovers

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Knob Creek has officially announced its latest expansion in the premium whiskey space: the Single Barrel Select Cask Strength program. This exciting new offering allows select retailers and private groups to pick their very own barrels of uncut, unfiltered Knob Creek bourbon and rye—direct from the cask.

This evolution of Knob Creek’s single barrel program comes as demand for high-proof, barrel-strength whiskey continues to grow among both casual sippers and seasoned enthusiasts.

📰 Press Release Highlights: What You Need to Know

According to the official release from Beam Suntory, the Knob Creek Cask Strength Single Barrel Select lineup features:

• Bourbon barrels aged at least 9 years
• Rye barrels aged a minimum of 7 year.

Bottled at cask strength, ranging from:

• 110–130 proof for bourbon

• 100–120 proof for rye

Uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel

Freddie Noe, 8th-generation master distiller, emphasized the brand’s commitment to quality:

“When my grandfather created Knob Creek, he set out to make a whiskey that stood out—bold, robust, and no shortcuts… With our Single Barrel Select Program, we pay tribute to that legacy by offering fans the chance to experience Knob Creek in its most authentic form.”

Buyers can select barrels in person at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, or through a remote selection experience featuring sample kits shipped to their location.

🛒 Availability and Pricing

The Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength program is now rolling out to select retailers across the country. These private picks will be available in-store depending on distribution.

SRP: $69.99 for bourbon, $59.99 for rye (750ml)

Availability: Through participating stores or barrel selection partners

Selection Experience: In-person at the distillery or remote via kits

This expansion adds to the growing landscape of accessible cask strength bottles, making premium expressions more attainable for collectors and everyday drinkers alike.

🥃Why This Matters for Whiskey Fans

The launch of the Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength program is an exciting development that signals Beam Suntory’s commitment to giving consumers more of what enthusiasts have been asking for—big, bold, unfiltered whiskey straight from the barrel. This move not only modernizes the brand’s single barrel offerings but also strengthens its position in a market that increasingly values transparency and intensity of flavor.

By allowing retailers and private groups to select barrels at full proof, Knob Creek is stepping into a space long dominated by competitors like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and private barrel picks from independent distilleries. For consumers, this means greater access to unique, high-proof bottles that were once exclusive to distillery-only or rare allocations. It also opens up the possibility for significantly more variation between picks, making each bottle more collectible and interesting to follow across different groups and stores.

The pricing remains reasonable considering the proof and age, which should keep Knob Creek competitive for whiskey fans and newcomers alike. Overall, this is a win for the community—especially for those who love exploring whiskey in its rawest, most expressive form.

🔥 Final Thoughts: Is It Worth the Hype?

Knob Creek’s move into full-strength single barrel territory is both a strategic and consumer-friendly shift. As interest in cask strength expressions grows, this program offers a deeper level of engagement for whiskey lovers and retail partners alike.

If you’re into private picks or looking to experience Knob Creek like never before, the new Single Barrel Select Cask Strength offerings should be on your radar.

Stay tuned to Bourbinsane.com for future reviews, pick highlights, and comparisons as more of these cask strength bottles hit shelves. Want to be the first to know when I get a bottle in hand? Join my newsletter or follow along on socials for live tasting updates.