Thoroughbred racing, a private railcar, and the "Old Fashioned" cocktail were all part of Colonel James E. Pepper's life. He proudly produced his whiskey according to his grandfather's original recipe. Today, after years of research and the discovery of a letter from 1887 detailing the production methods and exact mash bill, Georgetown Trading Co. produces the 1776. The distillery is now attempting to produce other James E. Pepper whiskeys that match the "old style" of the original. The 1776 is bottled at 92 proof. This 1776 aged for 4-5 years.

The 1776 James E. Pepper Straight Rye Whiskey, bottled at 100 proof, is characterized by its unfiltered bottling and a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.

This whiskey ages for 3-4 years and is distilled at the Lawrenceburg Distillery in Indiana. For the final bottling, it is carefully brought to drinking strength by hand with water from the historic limestone well at the historic James E. Pepper Distillery. This process underscores the commitment to quality and tradition that makes the 1776 James E. Pepper Straight Rye Whiskey an exceptional whiskey.

Awards:

- Gold Medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021

- Best Rye Whiskey under $40 at Whiskey Critic, Fred Minnick Blind Tasting 2020

- 91 points at International Wine and Spirits Competition 2020

- Double Gold Medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019

- Gold Medal at New York World Spirits Competition 2018

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