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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Rowan's Creek
Put Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve next to Rowan's Creek and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 proof (60% ABV) +20 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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 Single Barrel Reserve
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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).