Knob Creek's New Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon Is A Heavy Hitter

Forbes

28-06-2025

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Knob Creek is expanding its single barrel program with a new release: Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. This uncut, unfiltered bourbon is the latest addition to the brand's lineup, offering a higher-proof option for drinkers and retailers looking for a more intense, straight-from-the-barrel whiskey experience.
Cask strength whiskey has long been a badge of honor for distillers and a thrill ride for drinkers. Unlike standard bottlings, which are diluted to a set proof for consistency and accessibility, cask strength—or barrel proof—whiskeys are bottled straight from the barrel with no water added. That means you're tasting the whiskey in its most concentrated, unadulterated form, just as it was aging away in the rickhouse. Proofs can vary significantly, but many cask strength bourbons land between 110 and 135 proof, delivering an intense and layered sipping experience that can be softened with a splash of water or enjoyed neat for full impact.
This style has gained popularity in recent years, with brands like Booker's, Stagg Jr., Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and Wild Turkey Rare Breed leading the charge alongside Knob Creek. While prices vary—often between $55 and $90 depending on the brand and batch—cask strength whiskeys consistently appeal to enthusiasts who want bold flavor and a glimpse into a distillery's purest expression. Knob Creek's new Single Barrel Select Cask Strength offering slots neatly into this landscape, delivering its signature robust profile at a proof that honors its heritage while offering retailers and drinkers an exclusive, powerful tasting experience.
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select
This new offering empowers retailers to curate exclusive barrels of Knob Creek Bourbon or Rye bottled straight from the barrel, with no water added to temper its natural punch. Proof ranges from approximately 110–130 for bourbon and 100–120 for rye, so expect these picks to deliver a powerful flavor experience that would make brand founder Booker Noe proud.
'When my grandfather created Knob Creek, he set out to make a whiskey that stood out—bold, robust, and no shortcuts,' said Eighth Generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe. '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—uncut and unfiltered, creating the most unadulterated single barrel selection in Knob Creek's history.'
Beyond the liquid itself, the program offers a unique experience for those making barrel picks. Retailers are invited to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, where they'll enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, sample barrels inside historic warehouse K, thief whiskey straight from multiple casks, and taste side by side to find their perfect selection. The day wraps with a curated dining experience at The Kitchen Table restaurant overlooking the distillery grounds. For those unable to travel, Knob Creek will ship remote sample kits to ensure no one misses out on a chance to select their exclusive barrel.
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength bottles will be available at participating retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $69.99 per 750mL bottle. Whether you're a retailer looking to build a private barrel program with serious character or a bourbon lover eager to grab a bottle that hits with unfiltered force, this new cask strength release promises to deliver Knob Creek's signature boldness in its purest form yet.