Remus Repeal Reserve Series V is the fifth annual release in the award winning, limited edition flagship collection from George Remus Bourbon, crafted at the historic Ross and Squibb Distillery, formerly MGP, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, one of the oldest distilleries in the country. Released in September 2021 and named for legendary Prohibition era bootlegger George Remus, the series is produced each year to commemorate the repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 1933. What sets Remus Repeal Reserve apart is its transparency and its age: each release is a medley of the distillery's prized high rye bourbons, and the exact recipe and vintages are printed right on the front label. Series V is a blend of five bourbons spanning the 2005 to 2008 vintages, drawn from the distillery's signature 21 percent rye and 36 percent rye mash bills, with the youngest component aged 13 years and older stocks reaching 15 and 16 years, all bottled at a balanced 100 proof. The result is a rich, complex, extra aged bourbon that has earned acclaim as one of the best values in super premium American whiskey. Expect a deep mahogany pour with a bright, inviting nose of fruity caramel, raspberry, strawberry, apple, sweet corn, and mellow oak, a soft, gentle palate of caramel, oak, cream soda, dried figs, light ginger, and honey, and a finish of tobacco leaf, leathery oak, and a dash of walnut. A limited annual release that does not stay on shelves long, it is a rewarding pour for the bourbon enthusiast and collector alike. Enjoy it neat or with a single large cube to let its considerable age and depth shine.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Ross and Squibb Distillery (formerly MGP), Lawrenceburg, Indiana |
| Producer |
George Remus Bourbon / G. Remus Distilling Co. |
| Category |
Straight Bourbon Whiskey (high rye) |
| Expression |
Repeal Reserve Series V (2021 Medley), Limited Edition |
| Medley |
9% 2005 (21% rye), 5% 2005 (36% rye), 19% 2006 (21% rye), 13% 2008 (21% rye), 54% 2008 (36% rye) |
| Age |
Youngest component 13 years (medley of 2005 to 2008 vintages) |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep mahogany.
Nose: Fruity caramel, raspberry, strawberry, apple, sweet corn, and mellow oak.
Palate: Soft and gentle, with caramel, oak, cream soda, dried figs, light ginger, and a touch of honey.
Finish: Tobacco leaf, leathery oak, slightly dry, with a dash of walnut.
FAQ
What is Remus Repeal Reserve? It is the limited edition annual flagship bourbon from George Remus, made at the Ross and Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to commemorate the 1933 repeal of Prohibition. Each year features a different medley of aged high rye bourbons.
What is in Series V? It is a blend of five bourbons from the 2005 to 2008 vintages across the distillery's 21 percent and 36 percent rye mash bills. The full breakdown is printed on the front label.
How old is it? The youngest whiskey in the medley is 13 years old, with older components reaching 15 and 16 years.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV, the baseline proof for the series.
Is it limited? Yes. It is a limited annual release produced once a year, and bottles typically sell through quickly.
Where can I buy Remus Repeal Reserve Series V online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
