The Women Behind The Barrel
Joyce and Autumn Nethery didn’t inherit a bourbon empire. They built one from the ground up, on their own terms.
With a background in chemical distillation, Master Distiller and owner of Jeptha Creed Joyce, is a devoted mother of two who has a passion for all things Kentucky. She couldn’t be prouder to carry on the state’s long history of distilling the finest spirits in the world.
Joyce
After studying marketing and sales, co-owner and now Director of Operations Autumn, joined with the mission of keeping Jeptha Creed spirits as natural and authentic as possible, so customers can always trust what’s in the bottle.
Autumn
Led by Grit. Run by Women.
Joyce Nethery, Female Master Distiller
From grain chemistry to fermentation control, Joyce leads every batch. You won’t find many bourbon brands where the co-founder is also the one running the still.
Hands-on distilling with passion and precision.
Crafting bourbon with a woman’s touch.
Leading the way in innovative bourbon production.
The Nethery Family
Grow From The Ground
The Nethery family work the land that grows our Bloody Butcher corn. This isn’t a branding story. It’s real work, real dirt, and real Kentucky grain going into every bottle.
Grow
Our process begins in the soil, and ends in your glass.
Local
We grow every kernel of Bloody Butcher Corn used in our Bourbon.
HARVEST
We harvest around 2,000 acres of our farmland each year.
DISTILL
We have a part in every step of the process. From the ground to the glass.
Like All Good Bourbons — This Took Time
The Story of Jeptha Creed
Autumn pitched the idea. Joyce made the plan. Together, the Nethery women built one of the most hands-on bourbon brands in Kentucky.
Together, they built something most bourbon brands wouldn’t dare try: a distillery that grows its grain, runs its still, and makes no compromises. Not then. Not now.
Bourbon the Hard Way
Why We Aren’t Like Most Bourbon Brands
We plant, ferment, distill, and bottle every drop right here. That’s what “ground to glass” really means — and why we don’t cut corners.
Our Process
From planting to bottling, we control every aspect of production.
No Shortcuts
We prioritise quality over convenience, ensuring every drop is exceptional.
There Are Bourbon Brands. Then There’s This.
Now that you know the story — sip the spirit.
