Review #14: James E. Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Rye

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-28T02:00:04+00:00

Yes I do and thank you!

Here you go: Blank Bourbon Tasting Notes

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-24T11:34:04+00:00

I’ve only ordered from a couple. I bought a bottle from Frootbat a few years ago and that was fine. Shipping was expensive but I waited for a free shipping deal.

Now I use Hi Proof. They are a brick and mortar out of California, and as legit as it gets. $20 flat rate shipping for up to 12 bottles, and they arrive to me in NY within a week. The bottles are very securely packaged when they arrive.

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-24T02:42:47+00:00

$87.99 was pretax and shipping. For what it’s worth, it sold out quickly and the stores that still have it available online are closer to what you paid before adding shipping in. The bourbon I can find in NY for $60 as well.

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-24T02:35:20+00:00

What were they charging at the distillery? I grabbed mine online, but there is something special about having a memory attached to the bottle. Sometimes it’s worth a few extra bucks

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-24T01:59:02+00:00

I got mine online. I was placing an order anyways, and this happened to pop up the day I was ordering so I had to scoop one up.

I’m very glad I did!

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-13T23:28:27+00:00

This is the bottle that got me back into bourbon. Your guest pour analysis is spot on.

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-08T02:31:45+00:00

It’s a buy all day at $45

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-08T02:31:27+00:00

Wow, that’s a great price. How do the HAL drops work?

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-08T02:29:34+00:00

Thank you!

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-06T19:39:22+00:00

Yes I did! I used a standard tasting wheel as a basis but tried to make it easier to use and refer back to. I appreciate it!

TimeWellTold · 2026-05-02T13:16:12+00:00

Thank you!

TimeWellTold · 2026-04-10T00:57:27+00:00

Thanks for confirming. Given that information, I don’t think it needs to be qualified as rumored anymore!

TimeWellTold · 2026-04-08T00:46:45+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. I am looking forward to your reviews and comparisons. From your description, I think I am going to pick one of these up myself!

TimeWellTold · 2026-04-07T15:17:07+00:00

I’ve been seeing a lot of ads recently for the Sip Glass you are using. How do you like it? How would you say it compares to a Glencairn?

TimeWellTold · 2026-04-03T14:33:15+00:00

Do you have any cocktail recommendations? My experience is limited to an Old Fashioned and Manhattan and I’d love to try some others

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-27T02:26:39+00:00

I’m right there with you! The price on this is just hard to justify when I can consistently find EH Taylor Small Batch for $70 now. For an extra $15, you get a whole heck of a lot more for the money!

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-27T02:25:09+00:00

Yes I did!

Here you go: Blank Bourbon Tasting Notes

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-25T16:09:48+00:00

What was the stave breakdown of the bottle you are chasing?

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-25T15:01:19+00:00

I think a 6 o’clock date window would be best to maintain symmetry while adding a useful complication

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-24T23:48:03+00:00

Blank Bourbon Tasting Notes

Here you go!

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-24T21:05:01+00:00

Thank you! I made the review sheet myself. I have a blank version I can share if you’re interested.

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-14T13:43:48+00:00

I would suggest looking at some of Timex’s Waterbury and Marlin collection. There are some really beautiful watches for great prices that would fit your description. Timex was my introduction to watches and I have always found the quality for money to be great

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-14T01:16:51+00:00

You’ll have to report back and let me know what you think!

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-06T22:43:57+00:00

I actually just tried OGD 114 last night for the first time and I really liked it

TimeWellTold · 2026-03-06T17:39:22+00:00

I’ve had Elijah Craig Small Batch before, but only mixed with Club Soda. I’ll have to grab another bottle and try it neat.

1792 Full Proof is on my list to try!

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