Same age. Same Knob Creek name. One huge difference: 100 proof vs. 121.2 proof. B and Heather put Knob Creek 12 Year against the new limited-edition Cask Strength release to see which bourbon actually wins.

Is sweet mash bourbon just marketing hype — or does it actually change the flavor? We review Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon, break down sweet mash vs sour mash, and decide whether this under-$50 grain-to-glass bourbon hunts… or heads to clearance.