1957 James E. Pepper Bottled in Bond (100 Proof, 6 Year)
100 proof
6 years
Bourbon
James E. Pepper (Lexington)
Nose
True caramel candy notes that melt beautifully with funk characteristic of older bottles, epitome of dusty bottle aromatics
Palate
Deep and rich caramel with butterscotch notes, subtle spice, complex and layered with hints requiring work to unpack rather than bold screaming flavors
Finish
Lingering spice, well-balanced without excessive viscosity
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A rare and exceptionally well-preserved dusty with the coveted funk and subtle complexity that makes pre-boom bourbon so sought-after.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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