The brand, renowned for its artisanal approach to whiskey production, was founded by a group of passionate distillers who sought to revive traditional methods. Nestled in a region celebrated for its rich agricultural heritage, the distillery sources its grains locally, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity in every batch. With a commitment to craftsmanship, the founders have successfully established a reputation for excellence, drawing enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
This bottle, a blend of 70% Bloody Butcher Corn / 15% malted rye / 10% malted wheat / 5% malted barley brings sweet cream candies, hydrangeas, morning glories, geranium, dried apricots, red berries, peach cobbler, brown sugar, and blackberry jam notes to the bottle.
On May 10, 2019, Jeptha Creed released the first batch of their Straight 4-Grain Bourbon, a long-awaited release six years in the making. While the Netherys could have simply contracted, purchased, or sourced a bourbon, they chose instead to create something distinctly their own.
The idea of Jeptha Creed Distillery originated in Bruce Nethery, whose family has been farming in Shelby County Kentucky for five generations. He and his wife Joyce, now Jeptha Creed’s Master Distiller, wanted to start a family owned business that celebrated their farming heritage, highlighted their love of Kentucky, and could pass down to their children Autumn and Hunter. With Joyce’s background in chemistry and distilling, Jeptha Creed was a perfect fit.
In 2013, the Nethery family began growing the grains needed to begin distilling their spirits. Many distilleries put the focus on the wheat or rye components of their mash bill, but since bourbon is always at least 51% corn, the Netherys wanted to be thoughtful about selecting their corn. The idea of using an heirloom varietal came from Joyce, who had been experimenting with heirloom vegetables in her own garden. As a test, they grew one field of Bloody Butcher corn, and one field of non-GMO yellow corn. When fall came and the corn ripened, they noticed an intriguing behavior from the local wildlife: animals would walk through the yellow corn fields to reach the Bloody Butcher corn, eating the crimson kernels and sleeping among the yellow. The Netherys knew they had made a key discovery for the future of Jeptha Creed.
Aroma: Sweet cream candies, hydrangeas, and dried apricots intertwine with hints of red berries and brown sugar.
Taste: A complex palate reveals layers of vanilla, nutmeg, clove, and toasted pecans.
Finish: A long finish of vanilla mint accompanied by a lingering essence of baking spices.
