James E. Pepper 1776

James E. Pepper 1776 is a whiskey brand revived by Georgetown Trading Co. and produced at the restored James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. The brand traces its heritage to a historic family lineage of distillers dating back to the American Revolution, with the “1776” label referencing this legacy. It features both bourbon and rye expressions, some produced in-house and others sourced from partner distilleries such as MGP. The whiskey is typically non-chill-filtered and bottled at high proof, emphasizing bold, traditional American styles.