Knob Creek 9 Year Independence Edition is a limited-run packaging of Knob Creek's flagship small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon, released to celebrate America's 250th anniversary (1776-2026). It is aged nine years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
The bottle carries patriotic artwork, but the whiskey inside is the same critically acclaimed Knob Creek 9 Year, made by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. Knob Creek is aged nine years in charred oak and bottled at 100 proof, which keeps its weight and richness.
Expect a rich, full-bodied bourbon with deep oak and char, sweet vanilla and caramel, and a long, warm finish. Nine years of aging and the 100-proof bottling give it depth, while it stays well balanced neat, over ice or in a cocktail.
As a commemorative bottle for the semiquincentennial, it is a great gift for the Fourth of July, a veteran or any collector of American whiskey.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich oak and char, vanilla and caramel.
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Palate: Full-bodied, with sweet vanilla and deep oak.
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Finish: Long and warm.
Specifications
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Producer: James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon, small batch
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Age: 9 years
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Release: Independence Edition, America's 250th
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or mix a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan. It pairs with barbecue, apple pie or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the whiskey different from regular Knob Creek 9?
No, the liquid is the flagship 9 year; the bottle art is special.
What does it celebrate?
America's 250th anniversary, 1776-2026.
What is the proof?
100 proof (50% ABV).
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