founder of Beaulieu Vineyards
from an old fashioned to an espresso martini
The drink is made according to the author’s recipe based on natural ingredients
There’s a deep richness with notes of dark chocolate and molasses
and baklava drizzled with orange blossom honey
JAMES E PEPPER WHISKEY RYE BARREL PROOF DECANTER KENTUCKY 750ML cognac founder of Beaulieu VineyardsIt opens with classic rye aromaticsmint, eucalyptus, citrus peel, and seasoned oakbefore driving into a layered palate of cracked pepper, dark chocolate, honeyed grain, and herbal spice. The extended aging adds depth and oak integration, rounding the intensity while preserving the vibrant rye character. The finish is long, warming, and dry, with lingering spice, toasted oak, and a refined, old school rickhouse character that showcases both power and