Description

Dive headfirst into a sip of history with the James E. Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This masterpiece is not just a drink; it’s a time capsule from 1945, reborn in the form of a meticulously crafted decanter designed to showcase the whiskey’s mesmerizing hue.

Born from a symphony of the oldest stocks and distinct mash bills, including Corn, Rye, Malted Barley, and Malted Rye, this bourbon is a testament to the art of distillation. Aged in new, toasted, and charred barrels made from Kentucky Oak, each bottle contains the essence of heritage, matured to perfection.

The water, drawn from the historic distillery well, blends seamlessly with the spirit, distilled and bottled at the legendary James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. With an average age of 5.5 years, this uncut and unfiltered bourbon is bottled straight from the barrel, offering a pure, unparalleled tasting experience. Unleash the legacy, one pour at a time.

TASTING NOTES

Nose:
Toasted oak, walnuts

Palate:
Oak, dried dark fruits, marzipan

Finish:
Medium-long with notes of creamy vanilla, citrus peel and nutmeg

Description

The Story: The Decanter bottle 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.

Technical

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
Palate: Oak, dried dark fruits, marzipan
Finish: Medium-long with notes of creamy vanilla, citrus peel and nutmeg

Awards / Accolades

– 94 points: “Absolutely delicious… Delicate hazelnut and toffee”, Top 30 American Whiskey Releases in 2023 (#27 out of 100) – Fred Minnick
– “the whiskies coming of age now are some of the finest from any American Whiskey producer… this Bourbon is arguably the most impressive you will find at this age.” Astor Wines, NY, 2023