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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel next to Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +1 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 120 proof (60% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/7 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- Go with Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve).