Flavored bourbons are bad enough, but to dilute a well established name like Knob Creek? It shouldn't happen. Me thinks flavored bourbons are a good way to get women and young men to think and drink bourbon, it's all about marketing. Look at how big flavored rum has become, it's easy to see why the bourbon guys want a piece of that action.
I would bet cash money that Maple flavored Knob Creek contains slightly off-spec bourbon covered up with maple syrup, Yuck!