Review: Knob Creek's New 21 Year Bourbon Is Worth Every Year Of Its Aging - Tasting Table

"I've long maintained that Knob Creek's reliably available core items represent some of the best values in the category; its entry-level 9 Year release is one of the best-tasting bourbons you can get for under $50. But whiskey fans should brace themselves for some good news: More than three decades after launching, Knob Creek is finally adding a brand-new age statement to its lineup with the inaugural release of its 21-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon."

"As a longtime fan of the brand, I was thrilled when I received the invite to be one of the very first members of the public to try this landmark product at a special tasting in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Still, I was able to put my decade and a half of experience as a New York City bar owner, spirits expert, and tasting note writer to use as an objective taster to see if this coveted bottle could live up to expectations."

Knob Creek, long known for consistent, small-batch bourbons and strong value core releases like the 9 Year, introduced a 21-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon as a new age statement. The new expression represents the brand's oldest age offering and marks a landmark release more than three decades after the brand launched. A special tasting in Manhattan allowed an experienced taster to evaluate the bottle objectively. The 21-year release is slated to be available across the U.S. in bars and retailers as of October 28, 2025, though long-term availability and rarity remain to be seen.

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