{"product_id":"james-e-pepper-1776-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"James E. Pepper 1776 15 Year Straight Rye Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eJames E. Pepper 1776 15 Year Straight Rye Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally rare, ultra-aged American rye that represents the pinnacle of maturity and depth within the historic James E. Pepper lineup. Bottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames E. Pepper Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this extraordinary rye has spent a full 15 years aging in new charred American oak, developing remarkable complexity while preserving bold rye character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eRich, intense, and deeply layered, this long-aged rye delivers sophisticated notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"926\"\u003edark caramel, toasted oak, black pepper, baking spice, leather, dried fruit, cocoa, mint, and subtle tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped in a full-bodied, luxurious mouthfeel. Despite its age, the rye spice remains vibrant and balanced, making this a standout bottle for serious collectors and rye enthusiasts seeking something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, toasted oak, black pepper, dried fruit, leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, caramelized sugar, cocoa, mint, baking spice, mature oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, complex with lingering spice, oak, and dark sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e• What makes this rye special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e15-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e is extremely rare for rye whiskey, delivering exceptional depth and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e• Is this a straight rye whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eYes — it meets all requirements for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eStraight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, including long aging in new charred oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e• Is it very oaky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eoak-forward but well-balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, with preserved rye spice and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e• What proof is it bottled at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eTypically bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003ebarrel strength or high proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e• How should it be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eBest enjoyed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e or with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003efew drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to open up its layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e• Is this a collector bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eAbsolutely — 15-year straight rye releases are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003ehighly collectible and extremely limited\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James E. 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