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James E. Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 15 Year
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James E. Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 15 Year

Whiskey Rye Indiana 15 Year 45.7% ABV
$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury Above average whiskey
15 reviews raw average 4.38

About this bottle

1776 Rye 15 Year, also known as James E. Pepper 1776 Rye 15 Year, is named after Colonel James E. Pepper, one of Kentucky bourbon's greatest figures. This rye was distilled in Indiana at MGP in December 1997 and bottled 15 years later in 2012 at 45.65% ABV.

Reviews

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Michael Brooks 4.0

Bottle was opened a few weeks ago. It's good. Sometimes ryes can be a little too raisin-y for me. This does have that note but it dissipates quickly. Feels like there's more heat than what I would normally expect from a 91 proof. The nose goes from raisin to candy corn to burnt marshmallow pretty fast. The alcohol and wood sometimes override all those other notes though. Is it worth the money? Not sure. I bought this bottle thinking it was the straight rye and was charged accordingly ($30?). When I got home I looked at the label again and realized the mistake.

Jonathan Rubenstein 4.3

Wanted more. Still good.

WhiskeyWoman

Yet to open

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