James E Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 750ml Chardonnay flagship Bermutto with aromas of

flagship Bermutto with aromas of stewed cherry

green-apple and citrus-blossom aromas

followed by gently mulled black cherry and currant fruit

The palate confirms these flavors and brings fine-grained tannins that add a delicate backbone

James E Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 750ml Chardonnay flagship Bermutto with aromas ofBig mint grass nose with sweet grain and a touch of vanilla behind it. Fiery, slippery with rye oiliness, popping with that mint, and rye bitter on the finish; a bit of a bully. That's not all bad, though; too many ryes strive to be smooth these days, but this lets it rock, and does it well. A chunk of ice doesn't hurt this at all. Potent, bold. Sourced whiskey