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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
About Luxco
Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is
a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage
alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the
expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged
with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco
operates as MGP's Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands.
This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes
well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers,
home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood
Oath, David Nicholson and
Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch
Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey,
Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco,
Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100%
agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross &
Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg,
Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville
Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and
high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl
Vodka, Saint Brendan's Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey,
Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more
information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.
Media Contact:
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