James Pepper Barrel Proof Bourbon

The Original Kentucky Bourbon Legend. At Full Strength.

James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Bourbon revives one of the most storied names in American whiskey history. James E. Pepper was a 19th-century Kentucky distiller of legendary status — a man who claimed to have invented the Old Fashioned cocktail and whose whiskey was served in the finest establishments from Lexington to London. This barrel proof expression delivers his legacy at full, uncut intensity.

Barrel Proof Kentucky Heritage

• 🍬 Deep caramel and dark toffee — rich and commanding at full proof
• 🌶️ Bold baking spice and toasted oak
• 🍒 Dried fruit and a hint of dark cherry
• 🔥 A long, powerful finish that honors a legendary name

The Man Who (Maybe) Invented the Old Fashioned.

Whether or not James Pepper truly invented the Old Fashioned, his whiskey was extraordinary — and this barrel proof revival honors that legacy with zero compromise. Add a drop of water, or drink it straight and raise a glass to one of bourbon's great characters.

750ml | Barrel Proof | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | James E. Pepper Distilling Co. | Lexington, Kentucky