Experiential Toolkit

Experiential Toolkit

Experiential Toolkit

The Ask

The Ask

Differentiate the Single Barrel Experience and elevate exclusivity

Differentiate the Single Barrel Experience and elevate exclusivity

The Idea

The Idea

We Won't Apologize - Rare by Design

We Won't Apologize - Rare by Design

The Need

The Need

Address negativity around duration & wait time while providing a premium, customizable bourbon experience.

The Solution

The Solution

A unified experiential platform for Single Barrel buyers and Immersive on & off-campus experiences to engage new audiences.

The Challenge

THE CHALLENGE

Knob Creek sought to refresh its Single Barrel Program, addressing concerns around extended wait times while enhancing exclusivity. The objective was to create a best-in-class bourbon experience that met both retailer and consumer expectations, ensuring the program was superior, luxe, and personalized.

Knob Creek Home Renovation (Phase 2)

Knob Creek Home Renovation (Phase 2)

Knob Creek Home Renovation (Phase 2)

Rendering: Home Entryway

Rendering: Home Entryway

On-Campus Branded Transportation

On-Campus Branded Transportation

Materiality Curation

Materiality Curation

Rendering: Tasting Kitchen

Rendering: Tasting Kitchen

Sample Furniture Selections

Sample Furniture Selections

The Results

The Results

We developed an experiential framework emphasizing Rare by Design, reinforcing Knob Creek’s legacy of craftsmanship. The strategy centered on:

  • Retailer Profiling – Understanding their needs to position Knob Creek as the superior choice.

  • Consumer-Centric Design – Crafting experiences that highlight bourbon rarity, premiumization, and deep storytelling.

  • Platform Development – Creating a system that integrates both on- and off-campus activations for seamless engagement.

  • Psychology of Waiting – Transforming the wait time into an engaging journey, ensuring consumer satisfaction through transparency and storytelling.

Outpost Welcome

Outpost Welcome

Outpost Welcome

Pre-Visit Personalization Survey

Pre-Visit Personalization Survey

Pre-Visit Personalization Survey

Off-Campus Planning & Kit Curation

Off-Campus Planning & Kit Curation

Off-Campus Planning & Kit Curation

On-Campus Tour

On-Campus Tour

On-Campus Tour

Warehouse Hunt

Warehouse Hunt

Warehouse Hunt

Barrel To Bottle Tracking Platform

Barrel To Bottle Tracking Platform

Barrel To Bottle Tracking Platform

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