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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Zackariah Harris
Put Knob Creek 9 Year next to Zackariah Harris and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 | ~$13 – $22 ~$20 less |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 3/2 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).