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Knob Creek 12 Year Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 80Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Beam Suntory, Inc. ~ Knob Creek Distilling Company

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Additional Notes

James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Jim Beam)

Details

Proof: 100
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 50%
Aged: 12 years
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley
Retail (MSRP): $59.99

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Reviews by the People of Knob Creek 12 Year

 

79 An Honest Review of Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon

Mark Pringle - Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon seems to be a nutty and mildly sweet bourbon with a nice peppery finish. While it is a decent bourbon, it is not great, nor particularly memorable. If you can find the 9 to 11 year Knob Creek store picks, they are better, in my ...Read More

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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