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Knob Creek 9 Year vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Knob Creek 9 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$48 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).