Musty basement | Caramel | Almond

Almond | Leather | Toasted oak | Chocolate malt balls

Musty | Sandalwood | Cinnamon | Light leather | Earthy

This is an updated review of Jeptha Creed 6 Year Old Wheated Bourbon, when it was brought to our attention by the company that we were sent a bottle from a bad batch.

‍Located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jeptha Creed is a working farm and distillery owned by the Nethery family. The company holds true to the Scottish Gaelic phrase “Ne Oublie” (which means “never forget”) by making their founding motto “Don’t Forget Where You Came From.” The company talks about their commitment to this meaning throughout all of their branding, even going so far as incorporating an embossed Celtic Knot into their glass bottles.

I continue to be a big fan of Jeptha Creed’s Red, White & Blue Straight Bourbon as it is complex and tastes wholly original and genuinely artisanal. Branching out from it and tasting through Jeptha Creed’s other bourbons, such as their Bottled in Bond Rye Heavy Bourbon, it's safe to say Jeptha Creed Distillery is charting their own course, and whenever someone does something out of the norm, it might not be for everyone.

Jeptha Creed 6 Year Old Wheated Bourbon’s nose features a noticeable musty scent that old bourbons can often exhibit. Though this bourbon’s respectable 6 year age statement is welcomed, it's far from old and its musty scent is surprising to say the least. The palate features a unique combination of almond, leather, toasted oak, and chocolate malt balls that is quite appealing and is easily the sip's best part. The finish, like the company’s other bourbons, has a good deal of earthiness to it. It’s an uncommon flavor note, that much like smoke and peat, can be an acquired taste. However, I’m still fascinated by the direction they are taking their whiskey in and  though they don’t always hit the mark, you'd be incorrect to call them carbon copies of anything else on the market.