Cask Strength and Straight From the Barrel: The Bourbon Austin’s Been Waiting For
If you’re a serious bourbon enthusiast in Austin or nearby Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, or Pflugerville, clear some space on your bar cart—Knob Creek® has just unleashed its most daring release yet:
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength
This is bourbon in its rawest, most unapologetic form—uncut, unfiltered, and packed with flavor as deep as the Kentucky rickhouses it hails from. Known for its robust profile, Knob Creek is taking things up a notch with this cask strength release—and it’s already making waves across the Texas whiskey scene.
With notes of oak, caramel, and baking spice, and a proof range pushing 130, this release isn’t just a pour—it’s an experience. Whether you’re a collector, cocktail artisan, or just a fan of full-bodied American whiskey, Knob Creek Cask Strength is the bottle to hunt down this summer.
What Is Cask Strength—and Why Should You Care?
Cask strength bourbon is exactly what it sounds like: whiskey taken straight from the barrel without any dilution. Unlike standard bottlings, there’s no added water to cut the proof. You get all the complex flavors and high octane intensity the barrel has been working on for years—typically between 110 and 130 proof for bourbon, or 100 to 120 for rye.
Each bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength is a unique expression. No two barrels are the same, offering different nuances depending on the aging environment. Expect big notes of toasted vanilla, heavy charred oak, and a spicy finish that demands to be sipped and savored—not rushed.
“WHEN MY GRANDFATHER CREATED KNOB CREEK,
HE SET OUT TO MAKE A WHISKEY THAT STOOD OUT—BOLD, ROBUST, AND NO SHORTCUTS,”
FREDDIE NOE
EIGHTH-GENERATION MASTER DISTILLER
“WITH OUR SINGLE BARREL SELECT PROGRAM,WE PAY TRIBUTE TO THAT LEGACY BY OFFERING FANS THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE KNOB CREEK IN ITS MOST AUTHENTIC FORM.”
Experience the Barrel Yourself—From Austin to Clermont
Knob Creek’s Single Barrel Select program isn’t just a product; it’s a participatory experience. While many top-tier bottles rely on limited releases or allocation drama, Knob Creek invites retailers—and serious buyers—to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky for the full barrel selection ritual.
There, guests get to thieve bourbon straight from the barrel in Warehouse K, engage in a guided tasting with master distillers, and finish with a bourbon-paired meal at the on-site restaurant, The Kitchen Table. For those in Austin who can’t make the trip, Knob Creek offers remote selection kits, so you can curate your barrel from your local store—or even your home bar.
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own handpicked barrel, this is your chance to start.
Where to Buy Knob Creek Cask Strength in Austin
The new Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength is hitting select Texas shelves now, including premier liquor stores in Austin and surrounding areas like Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and Georgetown. Priced around $69.99 for a 750mL bottle, it’s shockingly accessible for something this premium.
Many local retailers are also participating in their own barrel picks, meaning each store’s bottle will have its own unique profile. Whether you’re browsing at Twin Liquors in Round Rock or snagging a bottle at Total Wine near The Domain, you’re not just buying whiskey—you’re buying a one-of-a-kind flavor experience.
Join the Private Barrel Club: VIP Access for Bourbon Die-Hards
For collectors and whiskey influencers in Austin, Knob Creek’s Private Barrel Club is the next-level experience. It’s a deeper dive into bourbon connoisseurship, offering barrel access, VIP tastings, and custom labeling. This isn’t just a gift for yourself—it’s perfect for upscale bars, hospitality venues, or even corporate gifting with a high-end twist.
Learn more or apply at: beamdistilling.com/private-barrel-club
The Final Pour: Unfiltered. Undiluted. Unforgettable.
Knob Creek’s latest release is a love letter to whiskey the way it was meant to be enjoyed—bold, layered, and built with heart. For Central Texas bourbon fans, this is more than just a bottle; it’s a barrel-aged badge of honor. Whether you’re toasting on the patio in Georgetown or hosting a tasting night in Round Rock, Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength will elevate the moment—and your palate.
Ready to sip something that doesn’t play by the rules? Austin’s bourbon revival starts with a single barrel.
