served neat in a standard white wine glass where the barrel-influenced aromatics can develop fully

a region with deep roots in mead production stretching back centuries

Yes — the 43% ABV and carefully balanced blend make it exceptionally approachable neat

And an Old Fashioned lets the cinnamon and vanilla backbone shine through with just a touch of sugar and bitters

wrapped in a velvety texture with fine-grained tannins and a long candied-fruit finish

James E Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 750ML anejo served neat in a standardJames E. Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 750ML is a 100 proof (50% ABV) straight rye whiskey built on a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mashbill, bottled unfiltered at 750ml. This expression earned a Double Gold Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was named Best Rye Whiskey Under $40 in Fred Minnick's 2020 blind tasting recognition that underscores its punch above its weight reputation in the American rye category. Quick Facts: ABV: