Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Announced – Press Release

Press Release

Ross & Squibb Distillery celebrates the repeal of Prohibition with the release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII

The eighth-annual release in the award-winning, limited-edition series features a medley of three high-rye bourbons aged between 10 and 17 years

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery once again pays homage to its Prohibition legacy with the highly anticipated Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII features a medley of three rare bourbons aged between 10 and 17 years. A limited supply will be available at a minimum suggested retail price of $99.99 per 750mL bottle in September – just in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month.

Continuing the Legacy of George Remus

Crafted to honor the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII continues the high-quality legacy of The King of the Bootleggers, George Remus, who was widely known for supplying the finest bourbons of the Roaring 20s.

Remus Repeal Reserve VIII is Comprised of High Rye Bourbons

Building on this tradition, Ross & Squibb Master Distiller Ian Stirsman and the highly experienced blending team included a greater proportion of the high-rye bourbon than in past editions. This year’s offering includes 9% 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)

The unique medley of extra-aged bourbon gives Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII 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.

Some Changes in the VIII Edition

“We wanted to push the boundaries with this eighth edition by doing several things differently than in the past,” said Stirsman. “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.”

Prior Releases Were Award Winning

This year’s highly-anticipated release follows Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII, which won Gold at the 2024 SIP Awards. Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI earned a Double Platinum medal in the 2023 ASCOT Awards, and Remus Repeal Reserve Series V scored 98 points in 2021 from Tasting Panel magazine. To learn more about Remus Repeal Reserve VIII and the entire Remus Bourbon portfolio, visit RemusBourbon.com.

If you would like to read about a couple of other bourbons in this family, then check out our Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Bourbon, Remus Highest Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey and our George Remus Single Barrel Bourbon Review!

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