Without a way to thread posts on Distiller I will point out that this is part of a series of posts regarding Bulleit, Wilderness Trail and James E. Pepper distillery tours. This is the end, the last pour (sort of) for the day. A blended, 3-4 year, MGP sourced 36% rye mash bill (per the many barrels "MGPI OF INDIANA" labeled barrels in their bottling room). Their own barrels have to be moved off site to age due to fire/code restrictions (apparently storing tens of thousands of gallons of 110-120 proof whiskey in the midst of a "city" is frowned upon). My nose was broken at this point but the palate is young and essentially flavored with the grains themselves - frosted wheaties or rye checks cereal with sugar added. Nothing to see here folks, move along... if you are going to source from MGI at least buy something they have aged more than 3 years. I understand buying young spirits keeps costs low but this just misses the mark. Now, on a side note, I did taste one of their single barrel rye offerings that was finished for a year or so in a second barrel. That - unlike any of their other offerings - was dang good. Plenty of oak to help balance the marshmallow and peppermint swirl candy sweetness with a bit of black pepper thrown in. Great taste, but at $80 a bottle I couldn't justify bringing it home. If you're every in Lexington and want to splurge on James E. Pepper (MGP) then their double oaked single barrel is the tastiest of their options but try at the bar before you buy. That concludes a day long journey off the beaten Kentucky Bourbon Trail (although Wilderness Trail is officially on it). The lesson of the day is know what you're paying for and that in a few years whatever is in the bottle will change, for better or for worse, as the aging stock of bourbon climbs. Maybe some day that will drive prices back down. Maybe...