Old Pepper - Single Barrel Rye Barrel Proof
Single Barrel Rye Barrel ProofThe 'Old Pepper' label was proudly produced by Colonel James E. Pepper during his lifetime and marketed as 'The Oldest and Best Brand of Whiskey made in Kentucky.' Through Col. Pepper's advocacy on behalf of the bourbon industry, it was the first label in Kentucky to be bottled at the distillery, and his invention of the 'signature strip stamp' was later incorporated into the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, assuring consumers of the quality of the whiskey in the bottle..
100% Rye, i.e. a 'Pure Rye' as Col. Pepper used to produce; 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 and bottled at the historic James E. Pepper Distillery (DSP-KY-5) in Lexington, Kentucky. Aged a minimum of 4 years and bottled at 100 proof. Distilling season listed on signature strip label.
Nose: Light caramel | Bubble gum | Peppermint | Butterfinger candy bar | Mild herbal note
Palate: Cocoa powder | Cinnamon | Honey | Almond | Light nutmeg | Robust & sweet
Finish: Black pepper | Dark chocolate | Peppermint | Musty | Big & dominating