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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120 proof (60% ABV) +30 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).