Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength: 2026 Limited Edition
Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength is a 2026 Limited Edition Kentucky straight bourbon that combines a full 12-year age statement with a cask-strength bottling. It is in stock now at Main Street Liquor, and the bottle's neck tag identifies it as part of the brand's 2026 release.
The release stands out because it brings together two things bourbon drinkers look for — extended maturation and minimal proofing down — under Knob Creek's Small Batch banner. This article covers what is confirmed about the bottle, how it is made, the tasting notes on our product listing, current pricing, and answers to common questions.
You can find the full listing on our Knob Creek 12 Year Old Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon product page.
Product at a Glance
- Product: Knob Creek 12 Year Old Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Brand: Knob Creek
- Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Age Statement: 12 years
- Strength: Cask strength
- Designation: Small Batch; 2026 Limited Edition
- Origin: Clermont, Kentucky
- Price: $199.99
- Availability: In stock
What Is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength?
It is a 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at cask strength and released as a 2026 limited edition. Both the bottle and the neck tag identify it as Cask Strength, and the label carries Knob Creek's Small Batch designation.
Cask strength means the whiskey is bottled close to the strength at which it comes out of the barrel, rather than being substantially proofed down to a standard bottling strength. The result is more concentrated flavor and texture than a typical proofed-down bourbon. The specific bottling proof has not been confirmed on our listing, so we do not state one here — check the label or product page for details.
What Makes This Release Special?
The combination of age and strength is the main draw. Twelve years in barrel gives a bourbon time to build deeper caramelized sweetness, seasoned oak, and warming spice, while a cask-strength bottling keeps those flavors at full intensity.
The release is also confirmed as a limited edition. Its neck tag marks it as a 2026 release, and the bourbon draws on hand-selected barrels matured for a full 12 years. For drinkers who follow Knob Creek's annual and limited bottlings, that makes it a distinct entry rather than a core-range shelf bottle.
How It's Made
Knob Creek bourbon is associated with the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Kentucky, and this bottle identifies Clermont, Kentucky, as its origin. As a Kentucky straight bourbon, it follows the traditional style, and for this expression the brand drew on barrels aged for 12 years before bottling at cask strength.
Details such as the mash bill, barrel entry proof, and exact batch size have not been confirmed on our listing. For background on the brand and its range, see the official Knob Creek website.
Tasting Notes
The tasting notes on our product listing describe a classic mature bourbon profile:
- Nose: rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, followed by brown sugar, roasted nuts, cinnamon, and dark fruit
- Palate: full-bodied and concentrated, with toffee, vanilla, charred oak, and baking spice, developing toward dark cherry, maple, leather, and toasted nuts
- Finish: long, warming, and oak-forward, with lingering caramel, spice, vanilla, and barrel char
Impressions vary by palate and by final batch composition. Because this is a cask-strength bourbon, a few drops of water or a single large ice cube can help adjust the intensity and bring out additional flavors. Letting a neat pour rest for a few minutes in a Glencairn glass also helps the oak and caramel aromas come forward.
Price and Bottle Details
Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength is currently available for $199.99 at Main Street Liquor. See the product page for current pricing and availability, which is always the most accurate source.
For more aged and high-proof options, browse our bourbon whiskey collection or see what else has arrived recently in new releases.
Who Should Consider Buying It?
This bottle suits drinkers who enjoy aged Kentucky bourbon and are comfortable with high-proof whiskey. It also fits collectors who follow Knob Creek's limited editions and want the 2026 release on the shelf alongside other mature American whiskeys.
If you usually drink bourbon in cocktails or prefer a softer, lower-proof pour, a standard Knob Creek bottling may be a better everyday choice; this one is built for deliberate sipping.
FAQ
How much is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength?
It is currently available for $199.99 at Main Street Liquor. Pricing can change, so check the product page for the current price and availability.
What proof is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength?
The expression is bottled at cask strength, meaning close to barrel strength. The exact bottling proof has not been confirmed on our listing, so please refer to the bottle label or product page.
Is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength a limited edition?
Yes. The bottle's neck tag identifies it as a 2026 Limited Edition release.
Where is Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength made?
The bottle identifies Clermont, Kentucky. Knob Creek is associated with the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
How should I serve it?
Start neat to experience its full concentration, then add a few drops of water or a large ice cube if you want to soften the intensity.
The Bottom Line
Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength brings a 12-year age statement, a cask-strength bottling, and Small Batch credentials together in a confirmed 2026 limited edition. It is best suited to bourbon drinkers who appreciate mature oak character at full strength, and to collectors following Knob Creek's limited releases.
Please enjoy responsibly. Purchasers must be 21 or older, and an adult signature may be required at delivery.