Jeptha Creed Weeded Bourbon (Unreleased Cask Sample)
115-120 proof (estimated)
5.75 years
Bourbon
Jeptha Creed Distillery
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75% bloody butcher corn, 20% malted wheat, 5% malted barley
Nose
Sweet cream and custard notes; vanilla cream pie with meringue; soft and gentle with minimal aggression; hint of cherry
Palate
Velvet-smooth coating on the tongue; buttercream and custard; light cherry note; white pepper spice on the back
Finish
Warming pinch of white pepper; soft and sweet with gentle spice; no aggressive heat despite high proof
Overall Score
4.1 / 5
An exceptionally smooth wheated bourbon with a delicate cream and custard profile that demonstrates the mellowing potential of wheat as a secondary grain over nearly six years of aging.
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Perfection
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