Lawrenceburg, Indiana-IN Ross & Squibb Distillery (formerly MGP) has announced the release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII features three bourbons aged between 10 and 17 years.
Made to honor the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the brand’s name alludes to “The King of the Bootleggers,” George Remus, who was known for supplying bourbons during the Roaring 20s.
Ross & Squibb Master Distiller Ian Stirsman and the blending team included a greater proportion of the high-rye bourbon in the 2024 release than in past editions. This year’s offering includes 9% of a 17-year-aged bourbon containing 21% rye, 24% of a 10-year-aged bourbon containing 21% rye, and 67% of a second 10-year-aged bourbon containing 36% rye.
The result is an aroma of cherry, candied pecans and hint of leather on the nose, the distillery reports. On the palate are flavors of maple syrup and cherry followed by fig, before a finish of vanilla and oak with notes of baking spice.
“We wanted to push the boundaries with this eighth edition by doing several things differently than in the past,” says Stirsman. “We increased the proportion of the high-rye recipe bourbon compared to previous editions and returned to non-chill filtration to keep the viscosity and mouthfeel intact. We also blind-tasted the final blend at different proofs and found the 101 proof to be the favorite. These changes, along with our history of using the best barrels to create award-winning annual releases, are sure to make Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII a memorable pour.”
A limited supply rolls out for a minimum suggested retail price of $99.99 per 750-ml. bottle this September, in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month.
This follows the recent release of Remus Babe Ruth Reserve Bourbon.
