James E. Pepper Bourbon

James E. Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey is a recreation of a historic bottle produced at our distillery in 1945. It was designed to highlight the rich color of the whiskies we produce due to our lower barrel entry proof and use of the finest cooperage.

Unique blends of our oldest stocks & distinct mash bills, consisting of Corn, Rye, Malted Barley & Malted Rye; Aged in new toasted & charred barrels made from Kentucky Oak, air seasoned a minimum of 18-24 months; Water source from the historic distillery well. Distilled & bottled at the historic James E. Pepper Distillery (DSP-KY-5) in Lexington, Kentucky. Average age of whiskies is 5.5 years; bottled straight from the barrel, uncut & unfiltered.

Nose: Toasted oak, walnuts, syrup, marzipan, anise.

Front-palate: Oak and dried dark fruits

Mid-palate: Front end carries through with some extra notes of toasted oak and citrus peel

Finish: Medium-long with strong notes of creamy vanilla and clove/nutmeg