Name: James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon
Color: Copper
Nose: Caramel, corn, vanilla, honey
Taste: Spices, rye, clove spice
Review:
James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon is named after Colonel James E. Pepper who was a Bourbon Industrialist (not sure what that means) who died in 1906 and was a third generation distiller. The name dates back to his grandfather’s Revolutionary War era recipes.The bourbon is 100 proof and very strong. It is a non chilled filter and is 38% rye, also known as a “high rye”. The balance of flavors is a bit off and hard to detect. The corn ethanol is harsh and the high rye of the whiskey makes it a bit tough to drink.
This bourbon is not a straight or on the rocks drinker. It is more a mixer in a cocktail. When it comes to a mixer it is very subjective and personal with respect to the flavor, proof, and cost. I find if you are spending around $50 for a whiskey to make cocktails you better know what you like. I prefer FEW and Sagamore Rye Cask for my Old Fashions. For my Manhattans I like Maker’s 46.
Priced around $40 and not worth the money on flavor, only on high proof.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
