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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Knob Creek 9 Year next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$25 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Knob Creek 9 Year 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
Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/9 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 3/6 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).