Atlanta’s Bourbon Elite Are Turning Up the Proof with Knob Creek’s New Cask Strength Release
The Atlanta bourbon scene just got a major upgrade. Introducing Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Cask Strength—a high-octane, flavor-forward, unapologetically bold bourbon that’s arriving in Atlanta-area stores and turning heads from Alpharetta to Decatur. If you thought you knew Knob Creek®, this latest release will have you rethinking everything.
This isn’t your average bottle. It’s barrel-proof bourbon in its purest form: uncut, unfiltered, and pulled straight from hand-selected barrels at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Kentucky. For Atlanta whiskey lovers who crave authenticity and intensity, this is more than a release—it’s a statement.
“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
What Makes Cask Strength Bourbon So Special?
In a word? Power.
Cask strength bourbon is bottled exactly as it comes out of the barrel—with no dilution, no added water, and no compromise. The proof typically ranges from 110 to 130 for bourbon, and every bottle is as unique as the barrel it came from. Each sip offers robust oak, caramel, toasted vanilla, and that unmistakable Knob Creek spice that whiskey purists love.
And in the Atlanta area—where whiskey culture is booming—this kind of authenticity is exactly what top collectors and connoisseurs are chasing.
The Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Experience—Beyond the Bottle
What elevates this release from great to legendary is the full barrel selection experience. For select Atlanta retailers, distributors, and whiskey influencers, the program includes a trip to the legendary Warehouse K at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky.
There, participants sample bourbon straight from the barrel, participate in guided tastings, and select the barrel that speaks to their palate. The day ends with a curated culinary experience at The Kitchen Table, the distillery’s in-house restaurant.
Can’t make it to Kentucky? No problem. Knob Creek now offers remote barrel selection kits, allowing Atlanta-area liquor stores, whiskey clubs, and even passionate private buyers to participate from the comfort of home—or their favorite Midtown bourbon bar.
Where to Find It in Atlanta
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength is now hitting select shelves across the Atlanta area, including top-tier retailers in Sandy Springs, Marietta, Roswell, and Alpharetta. With a suggested retail price of $69.99 for a 750mL bottle, it’s a collector’s spirit that doesn’t require a black-card budget.
Each store’s barrel selection is unique, meaning no two bottles will taste exactly alike. For enthusiasts, that’s a reason to seek out more than one. For bars and restaurants, it’s a way to stand out with a signature bourbon pour that can’t be replicated.
Atlanta’s Gateway to the Private Barrel Life
For those who want to take things up a notch, Knob Creek’s Private Barrel Club offers the chance to go all-in. Whether you’re a whiskey collector looking to curate a one-of-a-kind bottle or a local bar owner ready to offer something rare, this program is the ultimate bourbon flex.
Membership includes barrel tastings, guided selection, and access to barrels not available anywhere else.
Details and applications are available at beamdistilling.com/private-barrel-club.
Why Atlanta Is Embracing Cask Strength Now
Atlanta is fast becoming a bourbon capital of the South, with a growing community of collectors, tasting events, and high-end whiskey bars leading the charge. From the speakeasies of Decatur to the cigar lounges of Buckhead, whiskey is no longer just a drink—it’s a culture.
Knob Creek Cask Strength Bourbon fits this evolving palate perfectly. It’s complex, full-bodied, and deeply tied to American bourbon heritage—everything Atlanta’s new generation of whiskey fans is looking for.
Final Pour: Uncut, Unfiltered, and Unforgettable
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength isn’t just the boldest bourbon to hit Atlanta shelves—it’s a reminder that the best things in life don’t come watered down. For those ready to elevate their whiskey game and sip something with real depth and distinction, this is the bottle you’ve been waiting for.
So clear some space on your shelf—and maybe invite a few friends over. This barrel-proof beauty was made to be shared (responsibly) and savored.
