{"id":1814,"date":"2024-01-18T18:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T00:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1814"},"modified":"2024-01-18T23:59:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T05:59:00","slug":"knob-creek-almost-10-year-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-barrel-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/18\/knob-creek-almost-10-year-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-barrel-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Knob Creek \u201cAlmost 10 Year\u201d Bourbon Club of Arkansas Barrel Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PUBLISH DATE: January 18 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA)<\/strong> has officially added another standout barrel pick to its growing portfolio\u2014an \u201calmost 10-year\u201d Knob Creek Single Barrel<\/strong>, selected by the club\u2019s tasting panel and released in partnership with Ace Liquor Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aged 9 years and 360 days\u2014just five days shy of 10 years<\/strong>, this barrel represents the type of high-age, high-character bourbon that BCA members consistently seek out. Despite its proof and maturity, the whiskey delivers balance, depth, and exceptional drinkability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Gary Penna – April 23 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Barrel Selection & Release Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after release, Gary Penna shared the full technical breakdown and detailed tasting notes, confirming just how special this barrel turned out to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gary Penna<\/strong>
April 23, 2024 \u2013 Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis was one whiskey that I was looking forward to for a long, long time\u2026
Bourbon Club of Arkansas exclusive pick
Proof: 120
Age: 9 years, 360 days old \ud83d\ude09
Warehouse: I
Floor: 6
Rick: 047<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nose:<\/strong> Chocolate covered cherries, deep vanilla and caramel, beautiful oak with a little pine on the backend. I smell Christmas in a glass.
Palate:<\/strong> Chocolate covered cherry, vanilla wafer, zero oak upfront, spice and nutmeg on the backend. Candy-like flavors that stay on the palate for minutes.
Finish:<\/strong> Incredible mouthfeel, not hot for the proof, finishing with chocolate covered cherry and baker\u2019s chocolate.
Overall:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd43\ud83e\udd43\ud83e\udd43\ud83e\udd43.5 \u2014 If you missed out on this, I don\u2019t know what to tell you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Gary Penna<\/strong>
January 18, 2024 \u2013 Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur winner almost a 10yr! Knob Creek!
The highest proof knocked down to 120 for bottling.
Hand picked by Justin, Dustin, David and Gary.
This one will be extremely limited it sounds like so get ready for the \u2018in\u2019 post next week!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Following an initial priority window for event attendees, the remaining bottles were opened up to the wider group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gary Penna<\/strong>
April 11, 2024 \u2013 Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOK I gave everybody who went to the event, PLENTY of time to say \u2018in\u2019 to the Knob Creek, so now I\u2019m opening up to everyone else in the group\u2026
59.99 before tax at Ace Liquor Center!
Pickup starts on Monday!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

At $59.99 before tax<\/strong>, the bottle quickly gained a reputation as one of the best value barrel picks of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community Tasting Notes & Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once bottles reached members\u2019 hands, feedback from the Arkansas bourbon community was overwhelmingly positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matt Sharpe<\/strong>
April 22, 2024 \u2013 Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cColor: beautiful dark amber, and it\u2019s got really nice legs on it.
Nose: cherry, almond, mild oak, slight ethanol at the end.
Palate: thick mouthfeel, almond and fruit forward, smooth oak, followed by a tingly spice.
Finish: balanced sweetness and rye with a lingering Kentucky hug.
Overall: a well-balanced, all-around bourbon and a great buy for 60 bucks.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Another member compared the profile to one of Old Forester\u2019s most respected limited releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jeff Franzetti<\/strong>
May 22, 2024 \u2013 Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDessert profile right out of the gate\u2014red berries, dark chocolate, buttered popcorn.
Luscious mouthfeel, strong but not hot, and perfectly aged without being overly oaked.
The finish turns peppery and coats the throat.
This reminds me of the Old Forester 117 Series \u20181910 Extra Extra Old.\u2019
Stellar pick by BCA and well worth the price.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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About Knob Creek Distillery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Knob Creek Distillery<\/strong> is one of the flagship brands in the Small Batch Bourbon Collection produced in Clermont, Kentucky. Introduced in 1992, Knob Creek helped usher in the modern era of premium bourbon by emphasizing longer aging, higher proof, and full-flavored profiles<\/strong> at a time when many distilleries were moving in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known for its robust oak character and bold spice<\/strong>, Knob Creek barrels often age for nine years or more<\/strong>, making \u201calmost 10-year\u201d selections particularly desirable. When paired with single-barrel bottlings and minimal proof reduction, these releases tend to showcase deep complexity while maintaining balance\u2014qualities clearly reflected in this BCA pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Knob Creek \u201cAlmost 10 Year\u201d BCA Barrel Pick<\/strong> reinforces why club-selected single barrels remain some of the most compelling bottles in the Arkansas bourbon scene. With near-decade aging, thoughtful proofing, and strong community feedback, it stands as one of the best value-driven, high-age picks<\/strong> of 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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