Listen "From Ground to Glass: Jeptha Creed Distillery"
Episode Synopsis
Joyce Nethery from Jeptha Creed Distillery shares her journey from chemical engineer to master distiller at her family's woman-owned, woman-run Kentucky bourbon operation. The distillery's signature Bloody Butcher corn creates distinctive flavor profiles in their spirits while honoring local heritage through sustainable farming practices. 🥃Joyce leveraged her chemical engineering background, teaching experience, and business skills to create an authentic ground-to-glass distilleryThe name Jeptha Creed honors the local Jeptha Knobs named by Daniel and Squire Boone in the 1700sTheir signature Bloody Butcher Corn dates to 1845 and imparts unique, earthy, nutty characteristics to their bourbonBeyond bourbon, they produce vodka and moonshine from the same heritage cornUpcoming events include the Bacon Brothers concert on June 21st and their annual Harvest Festival in OctoberFuture releases include a special pink bourbon for breast cancer awareness month in October 2026Visitors can enjoy free tastings, tours, cocktail classes, barrel tastings, outdoor games, and the Creed CaféProducts are available in ten states with Pennsylvania and Virginia coming soonVisit jepthacreed.com for more information. Open Thursday-Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday noon-5pm.Send us a textDo you know someone who would be an excellent guest on Kentucky Hidden Wonders? You can nominate them by filling out the form linked HERE or going to visitshelbyky.com/podcast and scrolling to the bottom of the page.🎙️ Kentucky Hidden Wonders is presented by ShelbyKY Tourism. 🥃 Plan a visit to Your Bourbon Destination® at www.visitshelbyky.com. Located in the heart of central Kentucky and less than an hour from Louisville and Lexington, ShelbyKY is the perfect Kentucky getaway. Complete with two great distilleries, action-packed outdoor adventures, and the best vacation rentals near Louisville, put ShelbyKY at the top of your list when planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip, romantic couples retreat, or a whole-family vacation. 🎙️ Kentucky Hidden Wonders is hosted by Janette Marson and Mason Warren and edited by Mason Warren. 📲 Follow Kentucky Hidden Wonders: facebook.com/kentuckyhiddenwonders instagram.com/kentuckyhiddenwonders/ youtube.com/@KentuckyHiddenWonders © ShelbyKY Tourism, All Rights Reserved.
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