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James E. Pepper 1776 Straight Rye

Rye

James E. Pepper // Indiana (bottled in Kentucky), USA

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  • 374 Tastes

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3.41
3 out of 5 stars
( 374 )

This straight rye whiskey has over 90% rye in its mash bill. Aged in new, charred American oak, it is non-chill filtered and bottled at 100 proof. James E. Pepper is an American whiskey brand which was relaunched in 2008.

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The whiskey is currently contract distilled by MGP in Indiana and aged and bottled in Kentucky. As of December 2017, the former James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky has been renovated with distillation currently in progress. Expect the distillery to be open to the public by summer 2018.

This straight rye whiskey has over 90% rye in its mash bill. Aged in new, charred American oak, it is non-chill filtered and bottled at 100 proof. James E. Pepper is an American whiskey brand which was relaunched in 2008. The whiskey is currently contract distilled by MGP in Indiana and aged and bottled in Kentucky. As of December 2017, the former James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky has been renovated with distillation currently in progress. Expect the distillery to be open to the public by summer 2018.

  • age
    NAS
  • Cost
  • abv
    50.0
  • Rye
    Mash bill at least 51% rye; aged in new, charred oak barrels.
  • Cask Type
    new, charred American oak

Tasting Notes

"Nose is spicy and lives up to the 100 proof. Palate is spicy with some clove and honeysuckle. Finish is quick with rye as the major component."

Added by Rob Morton
Score 86
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Flavor Profile

Spicy & Full Bodied

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