{"id":1023,"date":"2025-11-15T13:50:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1023"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T01:54:17","slug":"knob-creek-crossroads-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/15\/knob-creek-crossroads-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CrossRoads Wine &#038; Spirits Releases New Knob Creek 9 Year 10 Month Cask Strength Pick (123.8 Proof)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2026-review-update-knob-creek-crossroads-pick-by-casks-n-que\"><strong>2026 Review Update: Knob Creek Crossroads Pick by Casks-n-Que<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> Justin, <em>Casks-n-Que<\/em> <strong>Release Date:<\/strong> April 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To provide a fresh perspective on this 2025 Crossroads Wine and Spirits pick, I\u2019m featuring a guest review and technical breakdown from <strong>Justin at Casks-n-Que<\/strong>. Since this bottle has had time to open up, the review offers a definitive look at how this Warehouse X selection has matured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-casks-n-que-verdict\"><strong>The Casks-n-Que Verdict<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aggregate Score:<\/strong> 7.75 \/ 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Value Rating:<\/strong> 8.0 \/ 10 (Phenomenal for the $69.99 price point)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taste Profile:<\/strong> 7.75 \/ 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technical-specs-tasting-notes\"><strong>Technical Specs &amp; Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This specific Knob Creek Cask Strength selection (123.8 Proof) was pulled from <strong>Warehouse X, Floor 4, Rick 3<\/strong>. According to the Casks-n-Que review, the profile delivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Nose:<\/strong> Quintessential Jim Beam peanut brittle, toasted oak, brown sugar, and dark cherry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Palate:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Finish:<\/strong> Long and warm. It features an oak-forward fade with lingering vanilla and &#8220;wispy&#8221; spice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-science-of-the-beam-peanut\"><strong>The Science of the &#8220;Beam Peanut&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this review, Casks-n-Que dives into the chemistry behind this bottle, noting that the signature peanut profile is caused by <strong>furfuryl alcohol<\/strong>. This compound is a byproduct of the distillery\u2019s intense Level 4 &#8220;Alligator Char,&#8221; which caramelizes wood sugars to create that roasted nut aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the full Casks-n-Que review below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Knob Creek | Cask Strength | My Rating\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p4U20Xodkg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detailed video review of the <strong>Knob Creek Cask Strength Single Barrel Select<\/strong> (123.8 Proof) from <strong>Crossroads Wine and Spirits in Bryant, AR<\/strong>. Hosted by <strong>Casks-n-Que<\/strong>, this review covers the Warehouse X, Floor 4, Rick 3 profile, tasting notes, and the chemistry behind the signature Jim Beam peanut profile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-dba2885 is-style-bar\" data-block-id=\"dba2885\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"original-november-2025-tasting-notes-barrel-specs\">Original November 2025 Tasting Notes &amp; Barrel Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CrossRoads Wine &amp; Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas has just dropped another heater for bourbon fans\u2014a <strong>Knob Creek 9 Year 10 Month Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/strong>, bottled at a bold <strong>123.8 proof<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re a Knob Creek fan, a cask-strength enthusiast, or a Central Arkansas bottle-chaser, this release is absolutely one to pay attention to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CrossRoads-Knob-Creek-November-2025-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"In-store display of Knob Creek \u201cSingle Barrel Select\u201d Kentucky straight bourbon, with shelves of square glass bottles and branded boxes in a liquor store aisle.\" class=\"wp-image-1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CrossRoads-Knob-Creek-November-2025-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CrossRoads-Knob-Creek-November-2025-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CrossRoads-Knob-Creek-November-2025-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CrossRoads-Knob-Creek-November-2025.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 CrossRoads Wine &amp; Spirits \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottle-details\"><strong>\ud83d\udd25 Bottle Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brand:<\/strong> Knob Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 9 Years, 10 Months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof:<\/strong> 123.8 (Cask Strength)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selected by:<\/strong> CrossRoads Wine &amp; Spirits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> November 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2014uncut, unfiltered, and full of character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-in-the-glass\"><strong>\ud83e\udd43 What to Expect in the Glass<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While tasting notes weren\u2019t officially published with this release, most Knob Creek cask strength barrels in the 120\u2013125 proof range bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavy caramel and toasted oak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brown sugar and roasted peanut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A long, warm finish with spice and dark sweetness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CrossRoads has built a strong track record for picking robust, full-flavor barrels\u2014so expect this one to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-get-it\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd Where to Get It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This barrel is available exclusively at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CrossRoads Wine &amp; Spirits<\/strong><br>2223 N Reynolds Rd<br>Bryant, AR 72022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given CrossRoads\u2019 history of fast-selling barrel picks\u2014especially anything in the Knob Creek line\u2014this one is expected to move quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-knob-creek\"><strong>About Knob Creek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019m featuring a guest review and technical breakdown from Justin at Casks-n-Que. 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