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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Zackariah Harris
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | 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 | 120 proof (60% ABV) +40 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$13 – $22 ~$33 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
fruit 3/2 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- 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 Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).