Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon is a small-batch bourbon whiskey that is distilled and bottled at the Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The distillery is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail and is known for its innovative and award-winning whiskeys. Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon is made with a mash-bill of 75% Bloody Butcher corn, 20% malted rye, and 5% malted barley. The high rye content gives the whiskey its signature spicy flavor. The whiskey is aged for at least four years in new charred oak barrels, which gives it a complex flavor profile.
What is Bottled-in-Bond (BIB) Whiskey?
Bottled-in-bond (BIB) whiskey is a type of whiskey that must meet certain requirements, including:
- It must be produced by one distiller at a single distillery during a single distilling season.
- It must be aged in a bonded warehouse for at least four years.
- It must be bottled at 100 proof.
- It must have a government-issued bottled-in-bond stamp.
BIB whiskey is known for its high quality and consistency.
Tasting Notes
Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon is a bold and flavorful whiskey. On the nose, it has aromas of rye spice, black pepper, cedar, and cassia bark. On the palate, it is full-bodied and spicy, with flavors of rye, clove, cinnamon, and mint. The finish is long and lingering, with a subtle hint of sweetness.
Serving Suggestions
Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. It is a versatile whiskey that can be used in a variety of cocktails, such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and Boulevardier.
Here are a few serving suggestions for Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon:
- Neat: Pour 2 ounces of Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon into a rocks glass. Add a splash of water (optional). Swirl the whiskey in the glass and enjoy.
- On the rocks: Pour 2 ounces of Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Add more ice to taste. Enjoy.
- Old Fashioned: Combine 2 ounces of Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon, 1 sugar cube, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until the sugar cube is dissolved. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange twist and a cherry. Enjoy.
- Manhattan: Combine 2 ounces of Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry. Enjoy.
- Boulevardier: Combine 1 ounce of Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon, 1 ounce of Campari, and 1 ounce of sweet vermouth in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist. Enjoy.
Jeptha Creed BIB Rye Heavy Bourbon is a well-made and delicious whiskey that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. It is a great value for the price and is a great whiskey to have on hand for any occasion.
