James E. Pepper 1776 Straight Rye Barrel Proof

Nose is total shite. Pure ethanol. Once you get past that it’s fairly decent. Age is “over 3 years”. It shows. Not much characteristically speaking. I’ve had worse but I’ve also had much better.

Nose is an acrostic lemongrass note not unlike a household cleaner with a bit of pie crust, yeast extract, blackboard chalk, and herbs. The palate burns with acetone, cleaner, sharp pepper, and cumin. It's exceedingly green and makes you pay for it with each sip. Dill and additional herbs are in the finish. Finish is quite long but I want it to end.

Lemon and spice. Oily mouthfeel with a great sweetness. At 114 this is smooth and delicious!!!! Drinking straight will try with ice or water soon

Very bright and youthful. At barrel proof it definitely packs a punch but a splash of water brings out the sweetness which mellows it out. Awesome stuff for cocktails!

Nose: Lemongrass, spearmint, clove Palate: Herbal and spicy. Black pepper, chili powder, mint, eucalyptus