James E. Pepper, 2022 "Keen-Rye Stakes," Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (Kentucky)
Producer Notes: 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.
Tasting Notes: Complex and balanced; Notes of chocolate peppermint and wildflower honey.
'Old Pepper' Line Extensions / Limited Releases: Single Barrels bottled at barrel proof; Finest Kentucky Oak (secondary finish in a new toasted barrel, bottled at barrel proof); NOTE - some limited releases & single barrels have in the past been bottlings of whiskey distilled at other distilleries; details will be on labels.