Old Pepper Distillery Single Barrel Bourbon #19-301 - Selected by Bourbon Enthusiast

Age: 4-Years 8-months Proof: 109 proof Source: Distilled by James E Pepper Distilling, Lexington, KY Mash bill: 80/8/12 Corn/Malted Rye/Malted Barley Bottle count: 192 bottles Tasting Notes: The nose brings rich brown sugar, sweet oak, chocolate, and hazelnut. The taste is chocolate covered caramels with warm oak/wood sugars and a touch of sweet tobacco. Heavy brown sugar dominates the finish, with undertones of zesty cinnamon and lingers with sweet tea.  About: The Old Pepper Distillery, with its storied past and DSP-KY-5 designation dating back to 1780, holds a captivating history within its walls. Founded by James E. Pepper, a distilling legacy spanning generations, its legacy endured until 1906 with his passing, only to face closure in 1958 amid adversity. However, in 2008, a resurgence ignited when Amir Peay of Georgetown Trading Co. took the reins, reviving the brand's essence. While initially reliant on sourced whiskeys from MGP, a recent shift toward proprietary distillation ma