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James E. Pepper 1776 100 Proof Rye Whiskey

James E. Pepper 1776 100 Proof Rye Whiskey

(0.75l, 50%)


7.8/10
Retail price:
$29.99
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$29.99
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Bringing prohibition and originality back to Bourbon. 
 
One of the first distilleries and producers of Whiskey in the United States dating back to, unsurprisingly, 1776 and grew into one of the most popular drinks in the 19th century and stayed as such until it fell from grace in the mid 20th century. But that has all changed, in the last few years the brand has seen a revival and is back in the spotlight again for all the right reasons. 
 
To create this renaissance of sorts, the new owners, Georgetown Trading Co. have spent ages going through the archives to recreate the pre, mid and post prohibition recipes that made the 1776 so iconic. This release is straight Bourbon made with 90% rye and bottled at proof strength of 50%. 
  • Category
    Rye
  • Style
    Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Region
    Kentucky
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    50%
  • Distillery
    James E. Pepper & Co.
  • Age
    NAS

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vanilla
spicy
citrus
honey
cinnamon
dark chocolate
black pepper
rye
sweet
What does James E. Pepper 1776 100 Proof Rye Whiskey taste like?

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Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Dark
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Citrus with notes of vanilla. Unmistakable rye. 
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sweet honey, soft vanilla with a hint of dark chocolate.
 
Finish
Incredibly long with cinnamon spice lingering throughout.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of James E. Pepper 1776 100 Proof Rye Whiskey
Steve
Steve,
Excellent rye whiskey and very reasonably priced. I will definitely buy more of this. Great straight up or on the rocks.
 
Joe
Joe,
Spicy meatball. Best on ice. Lingering.
 
Michael
Michael,
I'm adding a star and re-reviewing this Rye. At first it was too spicy but now that I've had a chance to seat and try it a few different ways, straight, on the rocks, with Coke and diluting with just a bit of water I am very happy I purchased it and will be sure to keep a bottle on hand.
 
Ken
Ken,
One of my absolute favorite 100 proof rye whiskeys for the money. Staple in my bar.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Straight it was a bit on the hot side. All I got was the spicyness with hot back finish. On ice the hot is gone. I get a velvety smoothness with hints of sweetness followed by warming spice. Overall great rye. Would preferred on ice or would work great in a mix.
 
Richard
Richard,
Just outstanding nose with a long finish. If they made this as an air freshener I’d welcome that sweet smell all over my house.
 
Aaron
Aaron,
This is fantastic stuff for the price! If you like your typical sweet, herbal rye, good to sip neat, good in an old fashioned or sour, this is it. The only thing better *in this price range* is their barrel proof rye, that is fantastic-er!
 
Ashley
Ashley,
Husband loves it.
 
Doug
Doug,
Slight Carmel but smooth. I'm still learning but I did like the slow, taste process.
 
John
John,
The smoothness for a high proof whiskey is really surprising. Then the multiple after taste is the second surprise. Great whiskey and dangerous.
 
Jason
Jason,
Giving this a legit 8 because it’s literally a 100 proof Rye that is very smooth and mild. That’s impressive, in my opinion to execute. Herbal, tea, rye and spice on the nose and mouth. Really enjoy this because it’s different and actually tastes good! Opens up a bit with a whiskey cube!
 
John
John,
Very smooth and enjoyable, my favorite rye to date
 
Rachael
Rachael,
Very smooth for a Rye. Easy to drink neat.
 
Michael
Michael,
Definitely peppery. If that’s what you’re looking for then you’ll like this. I’ve been on a kick of rye’s lately and wasn’t a big fan of this. Makes for a good old fashioned though.
 
Earl
Earl,
I found this rye to be a bit brittle when tasting it neat, however it provided plenty of character when building a Manhattan using my DIY Orange Ginger bitters and my own brandied cherries. It is also very well priced. It holds a place in my home bar.
 
Jim
Jim,
This is an old standby. Need to keep it around, much better than dickell, and has a great flavor. spicey and other outstanding notes. you should keep this around if you like rye.
 
Kenneth
Kenneth,
Easy drinking go-to Rye. It has a lot of good spice but was still smooth.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Really enjoy the flavor. Drink it neat or on the rocks.
 
Paul
Paul,
Excellent choice. Spicy and clean, bonded so go ahead and mix it with confidence
 
Michael
Michael,
Excellent value. A very full-bodied and complex flavor at a very reasonable price point.
 
Brett
Brett,
Excellent balance. Sweet and spice on the first sip, warm and biting at the finish.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Excellent taste at a great price!
 
Shawn
Shawn,
Aggressively flavorful. Long lasting flavor at the back of the throat. Definitely a slap in the face for someone new to ryes, however, not in a bad way. Not sure yet whether I like it or love it.
 
Nirav
Nirav,
It was okay, there is a good amount of rye in there for rye lovers and the whiskey itself is very smooth. That being said, I couldnt get any other flavors beyond that.
 
Steve
Steve,
This was OK. I'm a huge fan of Pepper's bourbon, so I'd thought I'd give this a try, and it had plenty of rye kick, but by the end of the bottle, I was done with it. To me, Sazerac was better, and cheaper to boot.
 
Elvis
Elvis,
Smoky. It pairs really well with a cigar.
 
Brendan
Brendan,
Mixes well in cocktails, but the citrus notes are too overpowering for me when I sip it neat. I pick up a lemon-like pine-sol that’s a little off-putting.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
Not a huge fan of rye to begin with but was disappointed in this one.
 
Michael
Michael,
A good straight rye. My expectations were set a bit high for this re-emerging distillery. I prefer other straight rye whiskeys but this one, with its edgy spice flavors makes and excellent Old Fashioned. Cheers!
 
James
James,
Smooth spicy rye with a distinct and delicate aftertaste. One of my favorites.
 
Michael
Michael,
A good straight rye that is smooth and good flavor.
 
Spencer
Spencer,
This is really excellent. Now my go-to “affordable” rye. Great blend of spice and sweet. Definitely rye, but doesn’t feel like an assault of spice. The nose is, to me, not super interesting but it drinks great.
 
Joshua
Joshua,
this is a tough one for me b/c i don't get much on the nose that i recognize. Taste is pretty good but I don't enjoy the smell of this one.
 
guest
guest,
Pretty good rye. Runs a tad hot. Brief butterscotch on the tongue. Still prefer George Dickel over this but it’s a respectable sipping rye. Would buy it again.
 
Shaun
Shaun,
Spicy
 
Greg
Greg,
A mighty fine rye whiskey from the home of bourbon that drinks smooth and especially enjoys a splash of water. Reasonably priced. One of my go to whiskeys for an evening repose with a good book.
 
Craig
Craig,
Picked this bottle up on a business trip, I love Rye and though I knew nothing of the brand, had never even seen it before the price made trying it a no-brainer. Wow was I pleasantly surprised. I really liked it at first sip but a few days later, after the bottle had been opened and it breathed a little it was truly incredible. I kept sipping and saying to myself there’s no way it can be this good! Best $30 bottle I’ve bought in a very long time.
 
Nicholas
Nicholas,
1776 Rye cannot be beaten at its price point. Hell, a lot of much more expensive ryes can't compare. The company has been in the game for a while and it shows. 1776 is rich, spicy, but not too sweet. It's great straight, on the rocks, or as the base for a beautiful old fashioned.
 
Steven
Steven,
Very good Rye as they put it, unmistakable
 
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