Description
Racing thoroughbreds, a private railroad car and the "Old Fashioned" cocktail were all part of Colonel James E. Pepper's life. He proudly produced his whiskey according to his grandfather's original recipe. Today, after years of research and the discovery of a letter dating back to 1887, which contains the production methods and the exact mash composition, the Georgetown Trading Co. produces the 1776. The distillery is now trying to produce other James E. Pepper whiskies that correspond to the "Old Style" of the original. The 1776s are bottled at 92 proof. This 1776 matured for 4-5 years.
The 1776 James E. Pepper Straight Rye Whiskey, bottled at 100 proof, is characterized by its unfiltered bottling and a mash of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.
This whiskey matures for 3-4 years and is distilled at the Lawrenceburg Distillery in Indiana. For the final bottling, it is carefully brought to drinking strength by hand at the historic James E. Pepper Distillery using water from the historic limestone well. This process underlines the commitment to quality and tradition that makes the 1776 James E. Pepper Straight Rye Whiskey an exceptional whiskey.
Awards:
- Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021
- Best Rye Whiskey under $40 at Whiskey Critic, Fred Minnick Blind Tasting 2020
- 91 points at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2020
- Double Gold Medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019
- Gold Medal at New York World Spirits Competition 2018 (automated translation)
Tasting notes:
Color: Amber.
Nose: Strong, spicy, eucalyptus, wood, dill.
Taste: Full-bodied, strong, creamy, notes of chocolate.
Finish: Long lasting, hint of caramel. (automated translation)
Product review
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5,00 of 5 stars average
EU-Food & safety
Distributor/Importer:
L. Derksen & Co GmbH, Im Atzersfeld 4, 2100 Leobendorf, Österreich, kontakt@derksen.at
Producer/Distillery:
James E. Pepper Distillery, 1228 Manchester St #100, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
Brand:
James E. Pepper
Notices:
Please enjoy responsibly.
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