Ross & Squibb Distillery is getting an early start on celebrating the repeal of Prohibition this year. The distillery’s Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be on the shelves in September. That gives you plenty of time to sample and celebrate as you await the December 5 anniversary of the 21st Amendment.
This latest entry in the Repeal Reserve Series is a blend of three high-rye bourbons. They range in age from 10 to 17 years old.
The bourbon commemorates George Remus, known as the King of the Bootleggers during the Prohibition era.
George Remus Repeal Reserve VIII
Blend: Nine percent of a 17-year-aged bourbon containing 21% rye; 24% of a 10-year-aged bourbon comprising 21% rye, and 67% of a second 10-year-aged bourbon containing 36% rye.
Tasting Notes (from the distillery): “An aroma of cherry, candied pecans and hint of leather on the nose; flavors of maple syrup and cherry followed by fig, and a finish featuring vanilla and oak with lingering notes of baking spice.”
ABV: 50.5%
SRP: $99.99 per 750mL bottle
“We wanted to push the boundaries with this eighth edition by doing several things differently than in the past. 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.”
