James E. Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Bourbon

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, walnutsPalate: Oak, dried dark fruits, marzipanFinish: 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