The pawpaw is an unusual plant. Aside from gourds, the pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to the United States, used by Indigenous Americans for millennia. The pawpaw is a deciduous underbrush tree, spreading into dense thickets along floodplains and hillsides in the eastern US. In springtime, the pawpaw tree erupts with nodding maroon …
The Kentucky heat will linger for a while yet, but summer is drawing to a close. To get the most out of the season, we’re spending as much time as possible enjoying our patio and appreciating the peace that our farm offers. The patio is the best spot to enjoy a cocktail around here, and …
Newest part-owner of Jeptha Creed, Hunter Nethery, has been keeping bees since childhood when he was given extra hives by a friend. Hunter now keeps the bees at Jeptha Creed, the honey from which we use in our Honey-Flavored Vodka. Jeptha currently has about eight hives in total, which altogether produce about 2-4 gallons of …
We look forward to welcoming guests back to our limited capacity opening on July 2nd! Here’s a little rundown on what’s changed… It is our utmost priority to protect our guests and employees so we request everyone wear a mask and follow the CDC’s precautions to help combat COVID-19. A list of these reminders can …
Jeptha Creed has always been a family business. In March, Master Distiller Joyce and Director of Sales and Marketing discussed the challenges and rewards of being a mother-daughter team and a majority women-owned business (link). This month, in honor of Father’s Day, Autumn and Hunter Nethery talk about their dad, Bruce. When Autumn is …
Our home state of Kentucky is known for a few things: rolling bluegrass hills, fried chicken, thoroughbred horses, and perhaps most importantly, bourbon. Kentucky is the bourbon capital of the world and 95% of the world’s bourbon is aged here. Why Kentucky? The key to great Kentucky bourbon is Kentucky weather. Kentucky temperatures can …
Though women have always been involved in the distillation process, throughout modern history, the distilling industry has become largely dominated by men. That’s changing, slowly but surely, as more women feel empowered to enter the field. International Women’s Day is March 8, and we observed it by sitting down with our owners to talk about …
February is the month of love, and nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like an elegant cocktail. For V-Day, we’ve mixed up some special treats just for you, The Cupid’s Bow & Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks! Here are the most important ingredients of this romantic, fruity, but not-too-sweet cocktail: Tart Cherry-Infused Jeptha Creed Original Vodka …
The weather is getting colder, the leaves have fallen off the trees, and our cornfields have been harvested for the season. It’s nearing wintertime, and we’re warming ourselves with a brand-new winter bar menu from our food and beverage manager, Jonathan Exum. We will be featuring two warm (and warming) cocktails: the Blackberry Gluhwein, …
Love to entertain, but want something new to share with your guests this year? Let Jeptha Creed help make your holiday parties a success. Our food and beverage experts teamed up to create two delightful seasonal pairings, perfect for your next holiday gathering. Click on any of the names to be taken to the …
