Old Pepper Rye Single Barrel cask 1022 (Bourbon Enthusiast) 750 ml

Old Pepper Rye Single Barrel, cask 1022, is a limited single-barrel selection picked for the retailer group Bourbon Enthusiast, aged a minimum of 8 years in new American oak and bottled at cask strength without dilution. The Pepper name traces back to James E. Pepper, a 19th-century Kentucky distiller whose brand has been revived by various modern owners, with this bottling drawing on that historic naming rather than a single continuously operating distillery. Because it's cask strength and single barrel, this exact bottle's proof and character are specific to barrel 1022 rather than blended for consistency across a batch. Expect sweet and spicy aromas of caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, and pepper, with a smooth, creamy palate of toasted oak and baking spice, and a long, warming, sweet finish. This bottle suits rye collectors who track single-barrel picks from specific retail groups.

How to drink Old Pepper Rye Cask 1022

Add a few drops of water to bring the cask strength down and open up the cinnamon and pepper notes, or pour it neat if you want the full, undiluted intensity. It's strong enough to anchor a Sazerac without getting lost.

Ryenew American oak · Kentucky