Knob Creek releases second edition of Eli Manning’s ‘Bold Pick’ bourbon
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- Knob Creek and Eli Manning released a nationwide cask-strength bourbon, 2026.
- The 750mL bottle carries a $69.99 MSRP; proofs range 112.2–121.6, uncut.
- Manning hand-selected the barrel; flavor notes: vanilla, toasted oak, roasted nuts.
Just in time for the culmination of football season, Knob Creek is releasing the second edition of a special barrel pick with legendary quarterback Eli Manning.
Hitting shelves now: Knob Creek Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, Eli Manning’s Bold Pick: 2026 Batch. (Is this the longest title in all of bourbon? Yet another record for the storied Manning, if so.)
It’s available nationwide, with a suggested retail price of $69.99 for a 750mL bottle.
Knob Creek is the founding spirit of the James B. Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection, known for depth and intensity of flavor.
This version, hand-selected by Manning at the distillery in Clermont, Ky., is a unique cask-strength expression, bottled straight from the barrel at proofs ranging form 112.2 to 121.6, unfiltered and uncut, according to a news release.
“Hand-picking this barrel was a bold pick of its own — balanced, uncompromising, and full of character,” Manning said in the release. “It held up every time I came back to it, and that’s exactly what I expect from Knob Creek when it counts most: a bourbon worthy of the biggest moments.”
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The result: A bold, robust bourbon with flavors of rich vanilla and toasted oak, layers of roasted nuts and warm spice and a long, full-bodied finish.
“Football teams are built on trust — trusting your picks, your preparation, and your instincts, whether you’re on the field or managing your fantasy lineup,” said Freddie Noe, eighth generation master distiller, in the release.
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“That same mindset guides how we make bourbon. Working with Eli last year set a high bar and bringing him back this season raised it. We put some of our finest barrels in front of him, and this one stood out right away. Bottled at cask strength, it delivers more intensity and more flavor — a full-bodied bourbon built for game day,” Noe said.
