Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon Review (Batch 4)

Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon
100 Proof
Batch: 4
Jeptha Creed Distillery
Shelbyville, KY
SRP: $72.99
Review by Craig & Cynthia

Please enjoy our Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon Review!

A Mother & Daughter Team

Jeptha Creed Distillery, located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, sits on an over 60-acre farm property and uses many of its own grains in its products. Jeptha Creed is operated by the mother & daughter team of Joyce & Autumn Netherly, a true women-owned and operated distillery.

This release is comprised of a mash bill of 25% Bloody Butcher Heirloom Corn, 25% Heirloom White Corn, 25% Bruce’s Blue Heirloom Corn, 20% Malted Rye, 5% Malted Barley. The red, white & blue colors of the three corns coincide with the colors of the American flag, and Jeptha Creed donates a portion of the sales of each bottle to organizations benefiting veterans. Funds from this release, batch 4, are slated to go to Paws of War.

Here is an excerpt from Paws of War’s website about their mission:

“Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of veterans, first responders and their families, particularly those battling invisible wounds like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), by providing them with loyal service dogs that become not just companions but also catalysts for healing.

Simultaneously, we rescue and rehabilitate dogs and cats in dire straits, often plucking them from the brink of despair and giving them a new chance at life.  Our reach extends into war-torn regions, reuniting military personnel with the animals they formed bonds with during service.”

(Editors Note: I had reviewed Batch 1 of this bourbon a couple of years ago, and you can read that review here.)

Details – Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon Review

• Distillery: Jeptha Creed Distillery
• Location: Shelbyville, KY
• Expression: Red White & Blue Bourbon
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Batch: 4
• Age: Aged at least 4 years
• Proof: 100
• Mash Bill: 25% Bloody Butcher Heirloom Corn, 25% Heirloom White Corn, 25% Bruce’s Blue Heirloom Corn, 20% Malted Rye, 5% Malted Barley (based on the specifications for prior batches)
• SRP: $72.99

Tasting Notes – Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon Review

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested: 15 minutes in a Glencairn
🎨 Color: Dark amber

👉🏻 Nose:
Craig: Muted overall. I had to put my nose in the glass and inhale with my mouth closed to get much of anything. There is a soft sweetness and no noticeable ethanol note, which makes it extremely approachable. I noticed damp wood and a touch of mustiness, like an old barn after the rain. The sweetness transformed into dark cherry after a time, adding some depth. With a few drops of water, I noticed a change to corn sweetness, a slight citrus zest and a subtle leather note.
Cynthia: A gentle restrained impression of a rain-soaked forest was my first impression, with a slight crispness in the air. After warming the glass, a dark cherry note slowly developed. The addition of the cherry added brightness and intrigue.

👉🏻 Taste:
Craig: The palate is viscous and coating, offering a surprisingly rich texture for a 100 proof bourbon. It opens with slightly sour maltiness, giving it a tangy edge that hits both the tip of my tongue and the back of my mouth at the same time. The overall mouthfeel is nice, offering flavor and a nicely oily sensation. With a few drops of water added, the palate opened up noticeably, becoming more layered. A bright orange zest led off the change, followed by a soft caramel chew and some soft pipe tobacco.
Cynthia: The first sip is thick and oily with a coat that spreads throughout the mouth. The flavor has a rustic, earthy funk that changes into a roasted malt essence. A few drops of water transform the profile, extracting bold, charred notes similar to smoked red meat. Hiding in the very back are soft floral notes of jasmine and honeysuckle, adding a complex element to the experience.

👉🏻 Finish:
Craig: Slightly drying, though not unsatisfyingly so.
Cynthia: Short without lingering traces.

Summary – Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon Review (Batch 4)

Craig: A gently sweet and muted nose opens with damp wood and dark cherries, gaining corn, citrus, and leather when water is added. The palate is viscous with a slightly sour malt note, hitting both the tip of my tongue and the back of my mouth, offering a good mouthfeel and a medium presence before it fades. With water, the flavors open significantly, allowing some orange zest, caramel chew, and pipe tobacco to emerge. The finish turns slightly drying. Overall, it drinks well at 100 proof but becomes noticeably better and more expressive with a splash of water.

Cynthia: The aroma opens with a very gentle scent of damp bark, cool air and earthiness. Memories of waking up on a camping trip in the forest after an evening of rain come to mind. As the glass warms up, dark cherry notes slowly blossom, adding a edge of new interest to the experience. The first sip is delivered with an oily texture that coats the entire mouth. An earthy funk alerts you taste buds then transitions into a roasted malt identity. The flavor stays broad and steady. A few drops of water grow the profile into a strong bold charred character. The flavor is similar to smoked meat, savory and rich. With patience, soft hints of jasmine and honeysuckle are lurking on the edge. The finish is short and clean.

Conclusion

Craig: Jeptha Creed is known for its “earthy” whiskeys, likely due to the use of their farm-grown heirloom corn varieties. The Red White & Blue Bourbon is typically one of their offerings that I like the best, and this batch holds true to that. While it does have some of those damp notes and earthiness on the nose and on the palate, it’s not overpowering and makes this pour unique and interesting. It has a premium price for a 4-year-old, 100 proof bourbon, but the fact that it supports such worthy causes makes it worth trying.

Cynthia: This bourbon offers a subtle charm on the nose and palate. The intrigue lies in the transformation from funky oily to savory bold with a soft added surprise. With the addition of a short clean finish, the tasting experience is lively, and not heavy and overpowering. Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon Batch 4, is distinctive and a solid option for branching out. 

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We hope you have enjoyed our Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue Bourbon Review (Batch 4) by Craig & Cynthia! Next, read these related reviews: Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon Review, Jeptha Creed Wheated Bourbon Review and Jeptha Creed Bottled In Bond Rye Bourbon Review. You also might be interested in another bourbon distilled at the same distillery: PaPaw’s Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review.

“Note: This sample was graciously provided by the the Brand for my review. I appreciate it!”

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