The Big Easy Meets Master Blending! | Booker’s 2026-01 & Knob Creek Blender’s Edition Review
Today on Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca are heading to the heart of Clermont, KY, for a double-header from the James B. Beam Distilling Co.! We’re breaking down the first major releases of 2026: the powerhouse Booker’s Batch 2026-01 “The Big Easy” and the innovative Knob Creek Blender’s Edition 01.
One is a 129.1 proof tribute to Booker Noe’s love for New Orleans street food, and the other is a 10-year-old deep dive into the “sweeter side” of Knob Creek, curated by Freddie Noe and his blending team. From deep char and oak to confectionery vanilla bean, we’re covering the full spectrum of the Beam profile.
In this video, we discuss:
- The legend of Booker Noe and the Lucky Dog street carts in the French Quarter.
- A breakdown of the five warehouses that created “The Big Easy.”
- How the Blender’s Edition deviates from the classic Knob Creek “spice bomb” profile.
- Full tasting notes: Nose, Palate, and Finish for both expressions.
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Knob Creek Blender’s Edition 1
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Beam Suntory
- Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Clermont/Beam, KY)
- Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Age: 10 years
- Proof: 106
- MSRP: $44.99
- Released: March 2026
- Purchased: 03/28/26 for $44.99 at Jim Beam American Outpost
Booker’s 2026-01 The Big Easy
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Beam Suntory
- Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Clermont/Beam, KY)
- Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Age: 7 years, 2 months, 15 days
- Proof: 129.1
- MSRP: $99.99
- Released: March 2026
- Purchased: 03/28/26 for $99.99 at Jim Beam American Outpost
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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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