Who makes 1776 bourbon?

James E. Pepper
Aged in new, charred American oak, it is non-chill filtered and bottled at 100 proof. James E. Pepper is an American whiskey brand which was relaunched in 2008. The whiskey is currently contract distilled by MGP in Indiana and aged and bottled in Kentucky.

Where is 1776 bourbon?

Today the whiskey sold under the 1776 line of whiskeys was distilled years ago in collaboration with the historic Lawrenceburg Distillery in Indiana.

Who makes James E Pepper?

Amir Peay
In 2008, Amir Peay acquired the abandoned trademark and started to bottle the brand once again, using sourced whiskey from Indiana. The James E. Pepper brand has a long and interesting heritage. The brand has been revived and seems to be doing well in the 21st century.

What is MGP bourbon?

MGP isn’t a household name in bourbon, but it’s well known among industry insiders and connoisseurs. With distilling operations headquartered in the old Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, MGP is one of the largest whiskey sourcers in the industry.

Is the James E Pepper 1776 a good whiskey?

The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own. James E Pepper 1776 Bourbon is a decent whiskey at a decent price point that works well neat or in a cocktail. Thanks for the review Josh. I’ve seen it around.

How old is the James E Pepper Bourbon?

A couple months back I reviewed the 6-year-old James E Pepper Bourbon, today we’re digging into their standard release, the James E Pepper 1776 Bourbon. Non chill-filtered and bottled at 100 proof, this is a bourbon that brings a lot to the table for a relatively low price.

Where was the first James E Pepper distillery?

The family built and operated two main distilleries: first founding the site that today hosts the Woodford Reserve Distillery, and later the James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington. In the late 1960s the bourbon industry hit hard times, and both the brand and distillery in Lexington were abandoned for over half a century.

When did the pepper family start making whiskey?

The Pepper family brand of whiskey is an iconic Kentucky whiskey brand initially produced during the American Revolution and continued through 1958. The family built and operated two main distilleries: first founding the site that today hosts the Woodford Reserve Distillery, and later the James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington.