James E. Pepper Old Pepper 4 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml

Product Description

The Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky was initially built in 1880 by Colonel James E. Pepper. At the time, it was said to be the largest and most technologically advanced distillery in the nation. It was there that Col. Pepper produced his famous high-grade whiskey, of which he was flamboyant promoter. Indeed, legend has it that the Old Fashioned cocktail was invented in his honor, which he subsequently introduced to the world during his frequent stays in New York City. The distillery operated until 1967, when both it and the brand were abandoned for over 50 years,. After a decade of historical research and renovation, the brand was relaunched and the distillery was rebuilt -- filling its first barrel in 2017. The barrels selected for our Old Pepper label were carefully chosen from our finest stocks and hand bottled at the historic distillery. Some were distilled by us at the historic distillery (DSP-KY-5) and others by partner distilleries who initially helped us relaunch the brand through collaborative distilling. Additional details on the whiskey can be found on the strip stamp across the cork on the bottle.