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Jeptha Creed, started in 2016, is one of the new kids on the block comparatively speaking. However, they are also a textbook case of why one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. In an era where individuals are obsessed with age, whether it be the age of the whiskey or the age of the …

Jeptha Creed Distillery first swung open its doors in November of 2016 and ever since has welcomed visitors from all over the globe with a shared passion for Kentucky bourbon, grain-to-glass ingredients and exclusive experiences. And it’s not just tourists who find a welcoming place to eat, drink and be merry at this Shelbyville craft …

Valentine’s Day should be about spending time with the person you love and not stressing about it. We curated some simple recipes for you to share with that person, or make together! We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and are able to enjoy some delicious food and drink along the way. Love Is In …

Kentucky recently passed a regulation allowing distillers to ship bottles directly to customers from the distillery. There had to be a change in state law in order to allow this to happen. There is no Federal regulation to prevent the shipping of alcohol in the mail. Such regulations are all coming from individual state governments. …

Somehow, it’s already December. As the days get colder and shorter, we’re looking for ways to feel festive and warm. Naturally, many of our traditions involve good food, family, and great drinks. In the years since Jeptha Creed began, we’ve been developing and collecting food and drink recipes. We’re all about making old favorites new …

Jeptha Creed Distillery started as a dream: Bruce and Joyce Nethery dreamed of starting a business that they could hand down to their children Autumn and Hunter. Bruce was a farmer, Joyce was a chemical engineer, and the family farm sits right in the middle of bourbon country. A distillery seemed meant to be. We …

There are a lot of things about Jeptha Creed that make us stand out. We’re family-owned, majority women-owned, and dedicated to ground-to-glass distillation practices. “Ground-to-glass” means that we grow or locally source every ingredient used in our spirits, including growing our own corn. This is unusual in the distillation industry in general, but even more …

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 …

We at Jeptha Creed Distillery are delighted to announce that former Wiltshire Pantry Executive Chef Jonathan Exum has joined the distillery team as our new Food and Beverage Manager. Jonathan is originally from Elizabethtown, Kentucky but studied at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Since returning to Kentucky, he’s worked a …

September is Bourbon Heritage Month, a few weeks each year to celebrate America’s “Native Spirit” (though here in Kentucky we feel bourbon is worth celebrating all year-round.) This September is a very special Bourbon Heritage Month for us here at Jeptha Creed, because earlier this year we launched our first Straight 4-Grain Bourbon. Since we …

As a family-owned distillery, Jeptha Creed is infused with the values and priorities of Joyce and Bruce Nethery and their children Autumn and Hunter. One of the Nethery family’s strongest values is honoring their heritage, which is applied to every aspect of Jeptha Creed, from the distilling process to the bottle designs. For Bourbon Heritage …

Last year, distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail counted more than one million visits. Its newer companion tour, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour, saw well over 300,000 distillery visits from enthusiasts who have a passion for small-batch spirits. The new KBT Craft Tour passport includes 20 artisanal distilleries across Kentucky and for the second …

Since its release earlier in May, our first batch of Kentucky Straight 4-Grain Bourbon has been flying off the shelves, both at the distillery and at Kentucky retailers. We couldn’t be more proud of the reception our first straight Bourbon has had and we can’t wait for our upcoming Indiana and Tennessee releases! Our first …

On May 10, 2019, Jeptha Creed will be releasing the first batch of their Straight 4-Grain Bourbon, a long-awaited release six years in the making. While the Netherys could have simply contracted, purchased, or sourced a bourbon, they chose instead to create something distinctly their own. The idea of Jeptha Creed Distillery originated in Bruce …

Jammin’ at Jeptha!   This summer join Jeptha Creed for another summer season of Jammin’ at Jeptha. This family-friendly, outdoor event is located at the Jeptha Creed Distillery in beautiful Shelby County, KY (just a quick 30-minute drive from downtown Louisville.) Jammin’ at Jeptha is every Friday evening starting at 5pm, when we throw open …

We are so excited to announce that Jeptha Creed Original Vodka is once again the official vodka of the Kentucky Derby Festival! We loved sharing our original and blueberry vodkas with you last year and we can’t wait to do it again! In addition to this honor, we have created a delicious cocktail worthy of …

We are so excited to partner with Butchertown Grocery and offer you an exclusive opportunity to dive deep into the world of beverage and food flavor pairing! Join us on February 14 for our very first cocktail and appetizer pairing class. During this event, Jeptha Creed Beverage Director Mackenzi Poehlein and Butchertown Grocery Owner & …

Happy New Year! We are excited to kick off 2019 and want to help you get ready. Whatever you’re planning for the new year, our gorgeous venue is the perfect place to host. Our 1,760 sq. foot clubhouse with a seating capacity of 110 offers ample space to host corporate events and parties. Looking to …

Holiday cheer fills the air this time of year. With that, comes parties and other joyous celebrations! We’ve crafted some batched cocktail recipes to help give your celebration that extra flare this holiday season. Enjoy!   Jeptha Winter Spritz (featured) Ingredients: 2 cups Jeptha Creed Original Vodka 2 cups Cranberry/ Rosemary Simple Syrup (4 cups …

Our first round of Bourbon Barrels that we’ve distilled on the Column stills at Jeptha Creed Distillery are hitting two years old! This is so exciting for us, and means we’ve reached the Straight Bourbon category! We are still letting our bourbon continue to mature, but we are ecstatic that the waiting game for our …

As we await our 2 year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, we are excited to announce we are currently releasing a 1 1/2 year Bourbon! We have decided to take this step as we feel that it’s a great way to provide everyone with a sample of what’s yet to come. Our Bloody Butchers Corn really adds …

At Jeptha Creed, we strive to make the very most of our natural and local resources, not letting a single thing go to waste…

We’re the Official Vodka of the 2018 Kentucky Derby Festival!

Let’s raise a glass to the values of our great state, with a vodka that’s made in and of Kentucky!

Jeptha Creed has been featured in Southern Living Magazine as one of Bourbon’s New Pioneers!

Many Bourbons are named for people:  Jim Beam, Basil Hayden, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, George T. Stagg.  Many of these men came to Kentucky in the late 1700s to claim land as part of the Corn Grants, which offered 400 acres to settlers who built cabins and planted corn in the then-territory of Kentucky.

Jeptha Creed is proud to announce they have become the official vodka of the 2018 Kentucky Derby Festival!

Something about our distillery that’s unique is that we are a craft farm distillery. We want to use real produce to make our spirits. We do not want extracts and artificial flavorings in our products.

Here at Jeptha Creed, we appreciate the history and the heritage of our home. That’s why we’ve created our own holiday to celebrate…

We have a list of dates where we will be closing early for private events. If you have any questions, please call us at (502) 487-5007. Dates subject to change.

We’ve got some exciting things planned for this summer! With our Jeptha Games in June, Farm to Table Dinners, and monthly Creed Cocktails Class, we’ve got some fun things in store!