vintage OLD OSCAR PEPPER Whiskey Bottle - Vintage Advertising

James E. Pepper was the last in a long line of distillers. His grandfather was Elijah Pepper, born in Virginia and an early Kentucky settler. His father was Oscar Pepper, who had the good sense to employ Dr. James C. Crow as his master distiller, bringing fame to the Old Crow and Old Pepper brands, and fortune to the Pepper family. After Oscar's death in 1867, James ran the Versailles distillery for a few years before selling it to E. H. Taylor. James then moved to New York, but returned in 1879 to build a new distillery in Lexington. One of the unique features of the site was a seemingly inexhaustible spring. The distillery's pumps drew water from it at a rate of 700 gallons a minute and it never went dry. James put his name on the label of his bourbon and used the famous slogan "Born With The Republic" along with the trademark "Old 1776." James died in 1908 and the family sold the distillery and brands. James E. Pepper Bourbon was brought back after Prohibition but discontinued in 1960. United Distillers re-established it 1994 but only sells it outside the USA. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMERICAN EXPRESS payment via Paypal, to use this service click on below. Or you can pay with a money order or check to Greg Beckman c/o Antique Emporium, 565 Blue Star Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49684 USA. We ship the same day payment is received if paid with a money order. If you make payment with a check, shipping will be delayed. Buyer pays S&H. To receive additional information or to order this item, please email Greg or Bonnie direct if you have any questions regarding this item or by telephone (231) 943-3658. Click to return to our HOME PAGE