George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the flagship bourbon from MGP, the historic Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery long known as the source behind countless respected American whiskey labels. With George Remus, MGP stepped out from behind the curtain to bottle bourbon under its own name, and the result is a showcase of the distillery's signature high rye style. The brand takes its name from George Remus, the Cincinnati lawyer turned Prohibition era mastermind known as the King of the Bootleggers, a larger than life figure often cited as an inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jay Gatsby. The whiskey itself is a small batch blend of high rye bourbons aged a minimum of four years, bottled without chill filtration at a confident 94 proof to preserve depth of character and texture. It pours a deep gold to pale amber and opens with an inviting nose of caramel and vanilla wrapped in warm baking spices of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, with a signature note of cherry. The palate follows through with sweet maple syrup, vanilla, ripe cherry, and crisp orchard fruit, while the high rye content delivers a satisfying pop of spice on the finish, rounded out by gentle oak. Smooth, balanced, and full of flavor, George Remus is a crowd pleasing, endlessly versatile bourbon that drinks well above its accessible price, equally at home sipped neat, over ice, or as the backbone of a classic cocktail.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
George Remus |
| Distillery |
MGP / Remus Distilling Co., Lawrenceburg, Indiana |
| Producer |
MGP Ingredients |
| Category |
Straight Bourbon Whiskey (high rye) |
| Age Statement |
Blend of bourbons aged a minimum of 4 years |
| Mashbill |
High rye (MGP; specific recipe undisclosed) |
| Maturation |
Aged in new charred American white oak; non chill filtered |
| ABV |
47% |
| Proof |
94 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Indiana |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep gold to pale amber.
Nose: Caramel and vanilla with warm cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, plus a note of cherry.
Palate: Maple syrup, vanilla, ripe cherry, and crisp orchard fruit.
Finish: Warm, with a pop of rye spice and gentle oak.
FAQ
Who makes George Remus? MGP Ingredients, the historic Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery, under its own George Remus brand.
What is the mashbill? A high rye bourbon blend in MGP's signature style; the exact recipe is undisclosed.
What proof is it? 94 proof, or 47 percent ABV, and it is non chill filtered.
How old is it? A blend of bourbons aged a minimum of four years.
Who was George Remus? A Cincinnati lawyer turned Prohibition era bootlegging kingpin, known as the King of the Bootleggers.
Where can I buy George Remus Bourbon online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
