Knob Creek SB label change

[PaulO]

I was shopping earlier and noticed that Knob Creek SB has changed to a paper label. It's light brown. I think the information is the same as before.

[higgins]

I noticed this as well, and it reminded me that I received an e-mail a while back announcing that they are reintroducing the infamous cork back into the KC bottles:

We wanted you to know first that we’ve heard you loud and clear, and we’re bringing back the classic cork top. You’ll be able to find it across the entire Knob Creek® family very soon.

It appears that they're just developing consistency across the brand. Thankfully one feature they're keeping consistent is that nine-year age statement.

[kyrocklover]

Shew. Glad to hear its still 9 years old. KC is one of my favorites.

[ryanc]

Probably the only age stated bourbon around here.

[JPBoston]

Shew. Glad to hear its still 9 years old. KC is one of my favorites.

Agreed. Both versions hit the spot for price, age and proof... glad to hear about the paper label. Always thought it was odd that the premium version had a less impressive bottle.

Not that I really want MORE attention drawn to KC....

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[black mamba]

I just recently bought this bottle, which has the light brown paper label, AS, and a screw top. Is this a transitional bottling?

[393foureyedfox]

the stash i bought back in may/june had the clear label and a screw top.

I think the older label was better. the one above looks kinda cheap, in my opinion. kind of like a poor '50's looking attemp

[black mamba]

Regardless of the label, the whisky is REALLY good, much better than the standard KC bottling.

[393foureyedfox]

Regardless of the label, the whisky is REALLY good, much better than the standard KC bottling.

it is damn good, especially for the price.

I keep going back and forth between this and Bookers as my 2nd favorites. KCSB does have a fuller profile, to me, than does Bookers. The proof is pretty close, so its just 1.5-2 years and selection that differentiate it.

Ive seen KCSB on sale as cheap as $32. Where else is one going to find a practically barrel proof 9yo bourbon for mid $30's?

[black mamba]

Right on, fox. My bottle was exactly $34 after tax-- a tremendous value for 120 proof.

[catofadiferntskn]

It's weird, I just bought one of the clear painted on labels and it had a cork. Must be some transitional weirdness in there.

[Paddy]

I actually prefer the screw top to the cork. Nevertheless, they can do what they want with the bottle, label, cap and/or cork as long as they don't screw with the bourbon inside.

[393foureyedfox]

I actually prefer the screw top to the cork. Nevertheless, they can do what they want with the bottle, label, cap and/or cork as long as they don't screw with the bourbon inside.

I doubt they will change anything inside. They handled their last shortage like professionals, in contrast to their competitors in recent months/years

[PaulO]

Originally this came with a cork. The last one I opened (clear label) had a screw cap. Someone on another thread visited the distillery, and was told KC was going back to the cork. With the black wax covering, you can't tell until you open it.

[393foureyedfox]

I am glad my case has screw caps. at the rate I go through it, Id rather not have to worry about cork issues

[squire]

I hope they use a different formula wax though, the original was a gripe to open.

[Flyfish]

I doubt they will change anything inside. They handled their last shortage like professionals, in contrast to their competitors in recent months/years

I assume that by "like professionals" you mean they took advantage of a marketing opportunity by boasting that KC is so popular they can't keep up with demand. But you're right. I'd rather wait a few months for the next batch than have them cut the proof or the age. Which gets me to thinking. Despite the "shortage," Beam had enough stock to introduce a new SB iteration that requires even more stock than the regular SmB because it is not cut as much. I'm starting to think I like their approach!

[squire]

I'm beginning to think Beam's shortage is the capacity of their delivery trucks.

[gburger]

I just poured some of this last week. Sort of forgot about it amongst my other bottles. I'm on my second bottle and I keep forgetting how good and at a great price this is.

[ebo]

I wish the entire industry would go to screw tops. It's so much easier and practical.

[black mamba]

The whiskey evaporates faster through a cork stopper, so you gotta buy more sooner. Just good business for the distilleries to use cork.

[squire]

Me too, cork can't compete when it comes to protecting the contents.

[JPBoston]

Hrmm... that new label is pretty simplistic. Oh well, the juice inside is the same, that's all I really care about.

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[smokinjoe]

The whiskey evaporates faster through a cork stopper, so you gotta buy more sooner. Just good business for the distilleries to use cork.

[Ravensfire]

Me too, cork can't compete when it comes to protecting the contents.

That's been known by wineries for quite a while but never underestimate the power of tradition. If you order a $100+ bottle of wine, what's more pleasing? The brief show of them presenting it to you tableside and opening it with a slight pop, or twisting it like a 2 liter of soda.

-- Ravensfire