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Jeptha Creed Distillery Unveils Upcoming Release of Bruce
This Release Spotlights A Proprietary Heirloom Blue Corn Varietal Developed by Bruce Nethery

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. , April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeptha Creed Distillery , the award-winning Kentucky craft distillery owned by a mother-daughter duo, Joyce and Autumn Nethery, proudly announces the upcoming release of Bruce's Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey . This bottle is a testament to agricultural-forward bourbon innovation, a true embodiment of Jeptha Creed's "Our Farm to Your Glass" commitment.
Bruce's Blue is an exclusive heirloom corn varietal developed, planted and harvested exclusively on Jeptha Creed's own farm. This new expression is the realization of the pioneering vision of Bruce Nethery, husband of Joyce Nethery and the driving force behind the family's Shelbyville farming operation. By developing and distilling their own heirloom grains, Jeptha Creed has cemented its role as industry leader in exploring the flavor possibilities heirloom corn can offer. Bruce's Blue Bourbon is the latest example of how Jeptha Creed has remained fiercely dedicated to Kentucky agriculture and Shelbyville's longstanding farming and distilling heritage.
Source: Jeptha Creed Distillery / PR Newswire. Photo credit: Jeptha Creed Distillery.
