James E. Pepper "1776",
 
Style & Origin
styleAmerican Straight Rye Whiskey
region Virginia
strength50% (100 proof)
price$25-150
availabilitywidely available
websitewww.jamesepepper.com
Bar Log
Fri., Mar. 13, 2015bottle #902 added to stock
Wed., Nov. 25, 2015bottle #902 killed
Release Notes
Another independent bottling of LDI rye (a la Bulleit, Templeton, Redemption, etc) except that this one offers an outstanding price. Very much in the style of Bulleit, light and peppery with soft vanilla notes. Quite drinkable on its own but nice for mixing as well. A good overall value.
K&L
3rd Party Tasting Notes
Vibrant & Full Bodied; notes of spice, chocolate, cloves & honey. A great sipper neat or on the rocks, and also makes a mean Manhattan.
James E Pepper
Regular Tasting Results
# Taster Date Nose Taste Finish Balance Total
1 Andy Romine 5 5 4 4 18
Nose: alcohol, sweet
Palate: candy, sweeter
Finish: alcohol burn then spice
Balance: not a lot of depth there
Andy Romine