Knob Creek 12 Year is a deeply matured Kentucky bourbon poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle, where its extra years in oak make for a refined, after-dinner sipper.
About the Distillery
Knob Creek belongs to the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection, distilled in Clermont, Kentucky. The brand was conceived to recapture the fuller, longer-aged character of pre-Prohibition bourbon. The 12 Year expression carries a full dozen years of maturation, joining the standard Knob Creek lineup as its most patiently aged regular release.
Style & Mash Bill
Knob Creek 12 Year is built on the classic Jim Beam bourbon mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, with a moderate rye proportion rather than a high-rye or wheated recipe. Twelve years in charred oak deepen the whiskey considerably, concentrating its oak, spice, and caramel while preserving balance. This is a bourbon that wears its age gracefully, with structure and polish.
Tasting Notes
The nose reveals rich caramel, vanilla, and seasoned oak. On the palate, expect dark caramel, baking spice, toasted nuts, and a hint of dark fruit, all carried by the extended aging. The finish is long, oaky, and warming, with lingering spice and sweetness.
What to Pair It With
Its mature oak and caramel are superb with our American Wagyu steaks, while a charcuterie board draws out the bourbon’s spice and depth. For a sweet close, try our flourless chocolate cake. See the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Knob Creek 12 Year is poured neat or on the rocks at $18.
FAQ
Where is it from?
Knob Creek is part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, distilled in Clermont, Kentucky, with this expression aged twelve years.
What does it taste like?
Expect rich caramel, vanilla, seasoned oak, baking spice, and toasted nuts, with a long, warming, oak-driven finish.
Is it a high-rye or wheated bourbon?
Neither. It uses the classic Jim Beam mash bill with a moderate rye proportion, giving it a deep, oak-forward character shaped by twelve years of aging.
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