James E. Pepper

James E. Pepper 1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 3 Year Old, New Charred Oak Cask, 46%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 20
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

James E. Pepper 1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a high-rye American whiskey with a rich historical legacy dating back to 1780. This expression, bottled at 46% ABV (92 Proof), is known for its sweet and spicy profile, often aged for 3-4 years in new charred oak barrels and bottled without chill filtration at the historic James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Cask type
New Charred Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle
Series highlights
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Historical context
American Revolution
Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
Peppery caramel with light rye spice, vanilla, honey, cloves, and dark chocolate, with hints of citrus and herbal spice.
Palate
Warm baking spice, caramel, oak, citrus zest, and rich toffee, with notes of peppery spice and cinnamon.
Finish
Smooth and spicy, with lingering rye warmth and subtle oak, caramel, and vanilla, sometimes with a thin or short duration.
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