Remus Gatsby Reserve 15 Year is the prestige flagship of the George Remus bourbon brand, an ultra limited, extra aged cask strength release from the acclaimed Ross and Squibb Distillery, formerly MGP, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This is the inaugural 2022 edition, launched to celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, a fitting tribute given that the character of Jay Gatsby is widely believed to have been inspired by the real life bootlegger George Remus, the King of the Bootleggers. Crafted by Master Distiller Ian Stirsman from some of the distillery's finest 15 year old straight bourbon reserves, it represents an official in house bottling of the kind of extra matured Indiana bourbon that connoisseurs once chased only through independent bottlers. Built from Ross and Squibb's celebrated high rye mash bills and bottled at cask strength, it comes in at an unusually low 97.8 proof, the result of fifteen long years in barrel where MGP's cooler warehouses cause the spirit to lose rather than gain proof, concentrating flavor and maturity. The result is a deep, complex, and beautifully balanced bourbon that drinks far richer than its proof suggests. Expect a nose of dried candied fruit, caramelized pecans, old leather, charred oak, and tobacco, a layered palate of candied fruit, syrup, cherry, leather, and walnut, and a long finish lingering with cinnamon, char, and oak. Presented in a striking Art Deco bottle and gift box, and produced in ultra limited quantities, Remus Gatsby Reserve is a genuine prize for the serious bourbon collector. Enjoy it neat to savor its considerable age and depth.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Ross and Squibb Distillery (formerly MGP), Lawrenceburg, Indiana |
| Producer |
George Remus Bourbon |
| Category |
Straight Bourbon Whiskey (high rye, cask strength) |
| Expression |
Gatsby Reserve 15 Year, 2022 Limited Edition Release |
| Mashbill |
Blend of high rye bourbon mash bills (75% Corn / 21% Rye / 4% Malted Barley and 60% Corn / 36% Rye / 4% Malted Barley) |
| Age |
15 Years |
| Maturation |
New Charred Oak; cask strength |
| ABV |
48.9% |
| Proof |
97.8 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep, rich amber.
Nose: Dried candied fruit, caramelized pecans, old leather, charred oak, and tobacco.
Palate: Layered and mature, with candied fruit, syrup, cherry, leather, and walnut.
Finish: Long, with cinnamon, char, and lingering oak.
FAQ
What is Remus Gatsby Reserve? It is the ultra limited, extra aged prestige flagship of the George Remus brand from Ross and Squibb Distillery, sitting above the Repeal Reserve series. This is the inaugural 2022 edition, a 15 year old cask strength straight bourbon.
Why is the cask strength proof so low? At 97.8 proof, it is unusually low for a cask strength bourbon. This is because MGP's cooler Indiana warehouses cause the bourbon to lose proof over its fifteen years in barrel rather than gain it.
What is the connection to Gatsby? It celebrates The Great Gatsby. Jay Gatsby is widely believed to have been inspired by the real bootlegger George Remus, the brand's namesake.
What is the mashbill? It is a blend of Ross and Squibb's high rye bourbon mash bills, including a 75 percent corn, 21 percent rye recipe and a 60 percent corn, 36 percent rye recipe.
How limited is it? It is an ultra limited annual release. Each year is a distinct edition, and bottles are highly sought after by collectors.
Where can I buy Remus Gatsby Reserve online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
