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George Remus Single Barrel Bourbon Review
Have you heard of George Remus bourbon? I didn't think so. Have you heard of MGP? The company that produces the bourbon that shows up in some of your favorite brands? Well, the folks at MGP decided that they would take some of that bourbon and bottle it up and sell it themselves. One version is this George Remus Single Barrel Bourbon. You know what? It's pretty good!
George Remus Single Barrel
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
115.5 Proof
MGP
Specially selected by Liquor Barn #440
Have you heard of George Remus bourbon? I didn’t think so. Have you heard of MGP? The company that produces the bourbon (and rye whiskey) that shows up in some of your favorite brands? Well, the folks at MGP decided that they would take some of that bourbon and bottle it up and sell it themselves. One version is this George Remus Single Barrel Bourbon. You know what? It’s pretty good!
The George Remus line of bourbons is named after, well, George Remus. If you have the time he’s worth reading about; it’s an amazing story. He was a pharmacist, then a lawyer, then a supplier of medicinal alcohol during prohibition, then he stole his alcohol from himself to sell illegally, made lots of money, went to jail, got out and murdered his wife (who took all his money and had an affair with the FBI agent who put him away). Oh yeah, and he defended himself with a variant of the temporary insanity defense; apparently he was the first to use that. Like I said; quite a story!?
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Tasting notes
🛌 Rested for 20 minutes in a Glencairn
👉Nose: Sweet vanilla, caramel, cedar, leather & some rye spice; lots of alcohol burn
👉Taste: Sweet, rye, caramel, oak, char
👉Finish: Long with a fairly strong burn, but there’s a sweetness in there too. A rich sugar sweetness like from Demerara sugar. Subtle notes of cedar and rye are hiding behind the heat, with some barrel char, too
Summary
The standard release of the George Remus is a 94 proof Straight Bourbon. I haven’t had that one. The George Remus Single Barrel Bourbon packs considerably more punch – this one is 115.5 proof. That’s not a super high proof, but every proof point that is there makes itself known. However, this bourbon has a really nice flavor. Think of some of the 5 year or so sourced MGP bourbons that you have had, without the strong cinnamon that occasionally shows up. This is a very good high rye bourbon, and definitely worth a try if you see one. However, they are single barrels, so your results may vary. Stay safe you all. Cheers!🥃
Read about other single barrel bourbons, such as Well Full Proof single barrel and Boone County Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon Cask Strength.
About the Editor: Ed Escott is truly "Bourbon Obsessed". He is the founder of Bourbon Obsessed, LLC, and an Executive Bourbon Steward of the Stave and Thief Society. In addition, he has authored and edited over 600 bourbon and other whiskey reviews, over 50 in-depth distillery write-ups, and many other related articles. He is on the board of the Kentucky Bourbon Influencers and a member of the Lexington Bourbon Society and the Bourbon Capital Guild. Last, but not least, Ed has attended many bourbon-related educational sessions, visited countless distilleries, and is on a never-ending quest to try every bourbon.
Prior to focusing solely on Bourbon Obsessed, Ed practiced in academic medicine for three decades. He most recently was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and served as Chief of the Division of Neuroradiology and Vice Chair For Faculty Mentoring, Development & Wellness of the Department of Radiology. He has extensive editorial experience in academic medical publication, and brings that same academic mindset to Bourbon Obsessed, which is a unique approach for a spirit-focused media company.
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About the author: Ed Escott is truly "Bourbon Obsessed". He is the founder of Bourbon Obsessed, LLC, and an Executive Bourbon Steward of the Stave and Thief Society. In addition, he has authored and edited over 600 bourbon and other whiskey reviews, over 50 in-depth distillery write-ups, and many other related articles. He is on the board of the Kentucky Bourbon Influencers and a member of the Lexington Bourbon Society and the Bourbon Capital Guild. Last, but not least, Ed has attended many bourbon-related educational sessions, visited countless distilleries, and is on a never-ending quest to try every bourbon.
Prior to focusing solely on Bourbon Obsessed, Ed practiced in academic medicine for three decades. He most recently was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and served as Chief of the Division of Neuroradiology and Vice Chair For Faculty Mentoring, Development & Wellness of the Department of Radiology. He has extensive editorial experience in academic medical publication, and brings that same academic mindset to Bourbon Obsessed, which is a unique approach for a spirit-focused media company.
Ed can be found on social media on Instagram at @bourbon_obsessed and on Facebook at @BourbonObsessed
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