{"product_id":"old-pepper-bottled-in-bond-rye-whiskey","title":"Old Pepper Bottled In Bond Rye Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Pepper Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey is a 100-proof, 100% rye \"Pure Rye\" from the historic James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky — produced under the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 and made entirely from a single grain mashbill, delivering the bold, spicy character that defines the rye whiskey category.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe James E. Pepper Distillery traces its lineage to 1780 and is one of the most historically significant distillery names in American whiskey. The Old Pepper Bottled in Bond Rye uses a 100% rye mashbill — known as a \"Pure Rye\" in the traditional American sense — aged a minimum of four years in new Kentucky oak barrels, toasted and charred, and bottled at exactly 100 proof as required by the Bottled-in-Bond Act. The signature strip label provides full transparency about distillation origin and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraised by the Bourbon Life Podcast as the best $50 rye on the market, it punches well above its price point with a complex chocolate and peppermint nose, wildflower honey on the palate, and a spicy, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Dark chocolate, peppermint, and toasted oak. Palate: Chocolate peppermint and wildflower honey — rich, complex, and well-balanced at 100 proof. Finish: Smooth and satisfying with lingering spicy-sweet notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: James E. Pepper Distillery, Lexington, Kentucky (DSP-KY-5). Mashbill: 100% rye (Pure Rye). Style: Straight Rye Whiskey. Designation: Bottled in Bond. Proof: 100 (50% ABV). Aged: Minimum 4 years in new Kentucky oak. Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bottled-in-bond\"\u003eBottled in Bond\u003c\/a\u003e expressions at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a 100% rye or Pure Rye whiskey?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pure Rye uses a mash bill made entirely from rye grain, with no corn or barley as a secondary grain. This produces a bolder, spicier, and more intensely flavored whiskey than a standard rye that uses rye as only a portion of the mashbill. Old Pepper's 100% rye mash bill is a nod to the traditional rye whiskeys that Colonel James E. Pepper produced in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Bottled in Bond mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled in Bond is a U.S. legal designation under the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 guaranteeing single-distiller, single-season production, a minimum of four years aging in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottling at exactly 100 proof. One of the oldest and most stringent quality standards in American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Old Pepper Rye compare to Old Pepper Bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Bottled in Bond at 100 proof from the same James E. Pepper Distillery. The Rye uses a 100% rye mashbill for a bolder, spicier, chocolate-and-peppermint profile. The Bourbon uses a multi-grain mashbill of corn, rye, malted barley, and malted rye for a sweeter, more caramel-and-vanilla-forward character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Old Pepper Rye?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100-proof, 100% rye character excels in rye-forward classics — the Manhattan, the Sazerac, and the Vieux Carré all benefit from the bold spice and chocolate notes. Also excellent neat or with a single large ice cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a 100% rye or Pure Rye whiskey?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A mash bill made entirely from rye grain, producing a bolder, spicier, more intensely flavored whiskey than standard rye. 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