Jeptha Creed

What Jeptha Creed does

Jeptha Creed Distillery is a privately held, women-owned craft spirits producer headquartered in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Founded in 2016 by Joyce Nethery (Master Distiller) and now co-led with her daughter Autumn Nethery (VP of Operations, promoted March 2026), the company operates a "ground-to-glass" model, cultivating approximately 450 acres of non-GMO, open-pollinated Bloody Butcher heirloom corn on its family farmland in Shelby County, Kentucky (roughly 2,000 acres total holding). All bourbon, vodka, moonshine, brandy, and bitters products are distilled from this estate-grown grain using custom four-grain mash bills and on-site production, with the Bloody Butcher Corn yielding a distinctive earthy, sweet, nutty flavor profile that the company uses as its primary product differentiator.

The product portfolio spans four-grain bourbon ($52.99), bottled-in-bond bourbon ($52.99), a 6-year wheated bourbon ($65.99), limited/single-barrel expressions ($64.99-$99.99), a vodka lineup (original and flavored at $27.49), five moonshine variants ($24.99), seasonal Pawpaw Brandy ($49.99), craft bitters, and ancillary specialty foods, barware, and merchandise. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: direct-to-consumer bottle sales via the distillery's own e-commerce storefront and physical retail, retail distribution across approximately 40 U.S. states (expanding to nationwide by 2026), and agritourism/experiential revenue (Hell-Raisin' Tour, Single Barrel Selection, Farm to Glass experiences, Creed Café & Bar, and the Jammin' at Jeptha concert series), the last of which grew 28% in 2025. Distribution is currently restricted from 14 U.S. states due to shipping regulations.

Customers consist primarily of craft bourbon enthusiasts, Kentucky Bourbon Trail tourists, premium spirits collectors, and a secondary veteran-supporting segment reached through the Paws of War charitable partnership tied to the Red, White & Blue Bourbon release. The company holds multiple 2024 industry awards (San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold, International Spirits Competition Gold, World Drinks Awards Grain Spirit Gold, Sip Awards Double Gold, Chilled100 Platinum) and is a member of the Estate Whiskey Alliance. The firm is entirely family-owned with no disclosed institutional capital, employing 11-50 people.

Name

Jeptha Creed

Legal name

Jeptha Creed Distillery

Website

https://jepthacreed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jeptha Creed is a women-owned, family-operated craft distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky, producing bourbon, vodka, moonshine, and brandy from estate-grown heirloom Bloody Butcher Corn across approximately 2,000 acres of family farmland, sold via e-commerce, 40-state retail distribution, and on-site tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Bourbon & Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft bourbon
• Estate distillery
• Heirloom corn spirits
• Craft moonshine vodka
• Distillery tours tastings

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelbyville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bottle Sales: Direct sales of craft bourbon, vodka, and moonshine products through the distillery's e-commerce site and at the distillery. Products include Four Grain Bourbon ($52.99), Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon ($52.99), Single Barrel Reserve ($99.99), and various vodkas and moonshines ranging from $24.99 to $82.99.
2. Distillery Tourism: Revenue from tours, tastings, and experiential offerings including the Hell-Raisin' Tour, Single Barrel Selection experience, Farm to Glass experience, and Spirit Tastings. The distillery reported 28% growth in tourism in 2025.
3. Events and Concerts: Revenue from the Jammin' at Jeptha concert series featuring performances at the distillery grounds, including 2026 headliners Jordan Rainer (June 6) and Colt Ford (August 8).
4. Limited Edition Releases: Special release products like the Red, White & Blue Bourbon (Batch 4 at $82.99) with portion of proceeds supporting Paws of War veteran non-profit partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jeptha Creed is a women-owned craft bourbon and spirits producer that distills bourbon, vodka, moonshine, brandy, and bitters from estate-grown heirloom Bloody Butcher Corn on approximately 2,000 acres of family farmland in Shelby County, Kentucky. The distillery sells bottles via its on-site store, an e-commerce shop shipping to most U.S. states, select retail/wholesale partners, and complements product sales with on-site tours, tastings, the Creed Café & Bar, and event programming including the Jammin' at Jeptha concert series.

Product overview

Jeptha Creed is a women-owned craft bourbon and spirits producer in Shelbyville, Kentucky, founded in 2016. The company operates a 'ground-to-glass' model, growing Bloody Butcher heirloom corn on their family farm (around 2,000 acres) for use in all spirits. The core product portfolio includes bourbon expressions (Four Grain Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, 6 Year Old Wheated Bourbon), limited edition and experimental bourbons (Bruce's Blue Bourbon, Single Barrel Reserve, Bloody Butchers Creed 90% Corn Bourbon, Red, White & Blue Bourbon), a vodka lineup (Original Vodka, Hot Pepper Vodka, Honey Vodka, Coffee Vodka, Blueberry Flavored Vodka), flavored moonshines (Original, Blackberry, Apple Pie, Cinnamon, Lemonade), and seasonal offerings like Pawpaw Brandy. Supporting products include craft bitters, specialty foods (marinades, jams, honey, cornmeal), and branded barware. The distillery also offers visitor experiences including tours, tastings, the Creed Café & Bar, and a Single Barrel Thieving Experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Four Grain Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon crafted from a four-grain mash bill featuring Bloody Butcher corn, with notes of vanilla and toasted pecans, sold at 98 proof for $52.99 to craft bourbon consumers.
• Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 100 proof (50% ABV) Kentucky Straight Bourbon distilled in one season and aged at least 4 years under Bottled-in-Bond standards, with nothing added except water, sold at $52.99 to bourbon enthusiasts.
• 6 Year Old Wheated Bourbon Aged wheated bourbon offering a softer, sweeter profile at 46.5% ABV (93 proof), sold at $65.99 to bourbon enthusiasts.
• Red, White & Blue Bourbon Special release Kentucky Straight Bourbon honoring Veterans Day at $82.99 (100 proof), with a portion of proceeds supporting the Paws of War veteran non-profit, sold to veteran-supporting consumers and bourbon collectors.
• Bruce's Blue Bourbon Exclusive bourbon crafted from Bruce's Blue Corn, an heirloom varietal engineered by the Nethery family patriarch, featuring notes of clover honey, cocoa, orange marmalade, and maple, sold to bourbon collectors at $64.99 (100 proof).
• Single Barrel Reserve Single barrel bourbon program offering customizable bourbon with three mash bills (Four Grain, Traditional, Wheated) and three flavor profiles (Kentucky Homestead, Fields of Bluegrass, Decadent Desserts), sold at $99.99 only via the Single Barrel Program to premium spirits collectors.
• Bloody Butchers Creed 90% Corn Bourbon Distillery-exclusive experimental bourbon made with 90% Bloody Butcher Corn, 5% Malted Rye, and 5% Malted Barley, featuring notes of cinnamon rolls, brown sugar, cedarwood, citrus, and cardamom, sold at $49.99.
• Original Vodka 100% Bloody Butcher Corn vodka distilled for maximum purity at 80 proof ($27.49), with crystal clear notes of fresh golden apple, cake batter, white cherry, and lavender.
• Hot Pepper Vodka Bloody Butcher Corn vodka infused with Serrano, Jalapeño, Anaheim peppers, and garlic, delivering a sweet heat explosion with a long spicy finish, sold at $27.49 (80 proof).
• Honey Vodka 100% corn vodka infused with honey from local bee farms, featuring notes of shortbread cookie, honey, wheat bread, and almond, sold at $27.49 (80 proof).
• Coffee Vodka 100% corn vodka infused with specialty coffee roasted by Fante's Coffee in Louisville, KY, featuring espresso, vanilla, cocoa, and herbal finish notes, sold at $27.49 (80 proof).
• Original Moonshine Four-grain corn mash moonshine paying homage to traditional American moonshine, featuring nutty sweetness with hints of fresh hay, white pepper, corn sweetness, and cayenne, sold at $24.99 (80 proof).
• Pawpaw Brandy Seasonal small batch distillery-exclusive brandy crafted from fresh locally grown pawpaw fruit, featuring tropical notes of pawpaw, banana, mango, and grilled pineapple with a buttery sweet oak finish, sold at $49.99 (85 proof).
• Distillery Tour and Tasting Experiences On-site distillery visitor experiences including the Hell-Raisin' Tour, Single Barrel Selection experience, Farm to Glass experience, Spirit Tastings, and the Creed Café & Bar, sold to Kentucky Bourbon Trail tourists and craft spirits enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28% increase in distillery tourism in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Paws of WarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Jeptha Creed's Red, White & Blue Bourbon release supports Paws of War, a non-profit organization that provides service animals and supports veterans. Part of the proceeds from each bottle sold is donated to the organization. The partnership includes a Veterans Day event at the distillery to promote the release and the veteran cause.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wild Turkey Distillery: Iconic Kentucky bourbon distillery with national and global distribution. Comparable as a Kentucky-based bourbon producer with broad product lines, though significantly larger and backed by Campari Group, making it a broad incumbent rather than direct craft competitor.
• Woodford Reserve: Premium Kentucky straight bourbon producer with strong tourism and tasting room business. Shares the Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience model and premium positioning, but operates at much larger scale under Brown-Forman ownership.
• Buffalo Trace Distillery: One of the largest and most iconic Kentucky bourbon distilleries, owned by Sazerac. Broad incumbent in the same Kentucky craft-heritage bourbon category, though operating at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Rabbit Hole Distillery: Louisville-based craft bourbon distillery focused on innovative grain bills, distinctive flavor profiles, and modern brand storytelling. Most direct peer given shared focus on differentiated mash bills, premium pricing, and Kentucky craft positioning.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky craft bourbon distillery with strong award recognition and expanding national distribution. Direct peer as a craft Kentucky bourbon competitor targeting premium consumers with award-winning expressions.
• Castle & Key Distillery: Kentucky craft distillery combining bourbon and gin production with an experiential tourism focus. Comparable through its Kentucky Bourbon Trail tourism model, garden-to-bottle narrative, and premium craft positioning.
• New Riff Distilling: Northern Kentucky craft bourbon distillery with strong award pedigree, estate-style production, and national distribution ambitions. Direct peer across craft bourbon positioning, award performance, and Bourbon Trail tourism.
• Bardstown Bourbon Company: Kentucky craft bourbon producer with custom distillation services, restaurant/hospitality, and well-funded national expansion. Direct peer in the premium craft bourbon space, but operating with meaningfully greater capital and scale.
• Lux Row Distillers: Kentucky craft bourbon distillery with tourism experiences and a portfolio of premium brands including Rebel and Ezra Brooks. Comparable as a Kentucky craft distillery combining bourbon production, tourism, and multi-brand portfolio strategy.

Emerging players

• Koval Distillery: Women-founded Chicago craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and specialty spirits with organic grain sourcing. Comparable through its women-owned identity, craft grain-to-bottle ethos, and specialty spirits portfolio strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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