This bottle was opened a few weeks ago. It's good. Sometimes rye whiskeys can have an excessive raisin flavor for my liking. This one does have that note, but it fades quickly. It seems to have more heat than I'd anticipate from a 91 proof. The aroma shifts rapidly from raisin to candy corn to charred marshmallow. However, the alcohol and wood elements occasionally overpower the other nuances. I'm uncertain about its value. I purchased this thinking it was the straight rye and was charged accordingly (around $30?). Upon returning home, I noticed the label and realized my error.
James E. Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 15 Year
Whiskey Rye Indiana 15 Year 45.7% ABV
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James E. Pepper 1776 Rye 15 Year, also identified as 1776 Rye 15 Year, honors Colonel James E. Pepper, a notable figure in Kentucky bourbon history. This rye was produced at MGP in Indiana in December 1997 and subsequently bottled in 2012 after 15 years of aging, at 45.65% ABV.
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I desired more. Still good.
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