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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Baker’s 7 Year
On paper Knob Creek 9 Year and Baker’s 7 Year are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$35 – $40 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +2 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$25 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and Baker’s 7 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek 9 Year
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 7/7 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a lower price point.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).