How Much Does Knob Creek Smoked Maple Cost in 2026?
Knob Creek Smoked Maple — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $31.50 | $1.24 | $1.86 | 16.9 |
About Knob Creek Smoked Maple
Knob Creek Smoked Maple is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced by Jim Beam Brands, bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) and aged for around nine years before blending with natural smoked maple flavors for a unique smoky sweetness. What makes it special is its balance of robust Knob Creek bourbon character—oak, vanilla, and spice—with prominent maple and subtle smoke, distinguishing it from overly syrupy flavored whiskeys like some maple liqueurs or Crown Royal Maple. It's ideal for flavored whiskey enthusiasts, bourbon newcomers seeking approachable sweetness, or those experimenting beyond traditional pours, though purists may find the maple dominant. In its category of flavored bourbons, it stands out at 90 proof for retaining heat, nuance, and whiskey backbone rather than being mere syrup, offering good value at $31.50 for 750ml—higher proof and more bourbon-forward than typical 70-80 proof competitors. Reviews praise its sipping smoothness and cocktail potential, though some note excessive sweetness overpowering the base spirit.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The aroma leads with rich maple syrup sweetness, tempered by smoke, oak, vanilla, leather, cinnamon, nutmeg, and roasted fruit notes. Spice and subtle ethanol emerge as it opens, evoking fall pancakes with a bourbon undertone rather than pure candy. Alcohol stays subdued amid the potpourri of scents.
👅 Palate
A thick, syrupy entry delivers bold maple sugar and smoked maplewood, followed by vanilla, caramel, baking spices, char, and whiskey warmth. The full-bodied mouthfeel is robust yet smooth, with light smoke preventing maple overload and a drying woody midpalate. It balances sweetness with 90-proof heat and nuance.
✨ Finish
The finish is warm, semi-sweet, and lingering with maple syrup sweetness, toffee, citrus peel, and a drying woody note.
Popular Cocktails with Knob Creek Smoked Maple
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned — Muddle sugar and bitters, add 2 oz Knob Creek Smoked Maple, stir with ice, and garnish with orange twist.
Maple Hot Toddy — Combine 2 oz Smoked Maple with hot water, lemon juice, and honey, stir and garnish with cinnamon stick.
Smoky Maple Manhattan — Mix 2 oz Smoked Maple, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes bitters, stir over ice and strain with cherry.
Food Pairings
Grilled meats like smoked ribs, Pancakes or French toast, Barbecue brisket, Dark chocolate desserts, Sharp cheddar cheese
