Established in 1780, during the American Revolution, the Pepper family brand is the oldest brand of whiskey made in Kentucky. The brand was fondly called Old 1776, by its scion, the Colonel James E. Pepper. This fine whiskey was distilled at the Historic Pepper Distillery (DSP-KY-5) in Lexington, Kentucky, using Limestone Filtered Water from the old distillery well and the original mash bill of 100% Rye.