CrossRoads Wine & Spirits Releases New Knob Creek 9 Year 10 Month Cask Strength Pick (123.8 Proof)

Last Updated on April 23, 2026 by Justin Jones

2026 Review Update: Knob Creek Crossroads Pick by Casks-n-Que

Reviewer: Justin, Casks-n-Que Release Date: April 23, 2026

To provide a fresh perspective on this 2025 Crossroads Wine and Spirits pick, I’m featuring a guest review and technical breakdown from Justin at Casks-n-Que. Since this bottle has had time to open up, the review offers a definitive look at how this Warehouse X selection has matured.

The Casks-n-Que Verdict

• Aggregate Score: 7.75 / 10
• Value Rating: 8.0 / 10 (Phenomenal for the $69.99 price point)
• Taste Profile: 7.75 / 10

Technical Specs & Tasting Notes

This specific Knob Creek Cask Strength selection (123.8 Proof) was pulled from Warehouse X, Floor 4, Rick 3. According to the Casks-n-Que review, the profile delivers:

• The Nose: Quintessential Jim Beam peanut brittle, toasted oak, brown sugar, and dark cherry.
• The Palate: Thick and viscous. It leads with a punch of rye spice followed by complex mid-palate notes of chocolate molasses, espresso bitterness, and cherry cola.
• The Finish: Long and warm. It features an oak-forward fade with lingering vanilla and “wispy” spice.

The Science of the “Beam Peanut”

In this review, Casks-n-Que dives into the chemistry behind this bottle, noting that the signature peanut profile is caused by furfuryl alcohol. This compound is a byproduct of the distillery’s intense Level 4 “Alligator Char,” which caramelizes wood sugars to create that roasted nut aroma.

Watch the full Casks-n-Que review below:

Original November 2025 Tasting Notes & Barrel Specs

CrossRoads Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas has just dropped another heater for bourbon fans—a Knob Creek 9 Year 10 Month Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled at a bold 123.8 proof. If you’re a Knob Creek fan, a cask-strength enthusiast, or a Central Arkansas bottle-chaser, this release is absolutely one to pay attention to.

🔥 Bottle Details

• Brand: Knob Creek
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 9 Years, 10 Months
• Proof: 123.8 (Cask Strength)
• Selected by: CrossRoads Wine & Spirits
• Release Date: November 15

Knob Creek has long been known for its rich, high-proof single barrel program, and this newest Arkansas release continues that reputation. Cask strength offerings are especially beloved because they come straight from the barrel—uncut, unfiltered, and full of character.

🥃 What to Expect in the Glass

While tasting notes weren’t officially published with this release, most Knob Creek cask strength barrels in the 120–125 proof range bring:

• Heavy caramel and toasted oak
• Brown sugar and roasted peanut
• A long, warm finish with spice and dark sweetness

CrossRoads has built a strong track record for picking robust, full-flavor barrels—so expect this one to deliver.

📍 Where to Get It

This barrel is available exclusively at:

CrossRoads Wine & Spirits
2223 N Reynolds Rd
Bryant, AR 72022

Given CrossRoads’ history of fast-selling barrel picks—especially anything in the Knob Creek line—this one is expected to move quickly.

About Knob Creek

Knob Creek, part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, is known for its classic 9-year age statement and bold flavor profile. Every so often, stores select barrels that fall just shy of 10 years, and these are often some of the most balanced and expressive barrels in the program. Cask strength barrels are not part of the general market, so Arkansas releases like this are always special.