Launched this month is a a new release of Ross & Squibb’s Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
A statement from their Master Distiller Ian Stirsman announced that this limited-edition bourbon is the seventh yearly offering in the Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon collection. This release honors the historic repeal of Prohibition in American, back in 1933.
Series VII clocks in at 100 proof, 50% ABV, and has a suggested price of $99.99 for a 750ml bottle.
The whiskey was created by Stirsman and the distillery’s team of master distillers and master blenders, and Series VII is made up of barrels aged between 9-16 years from its Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery.
Made in a high-rye style, Remus Repeal Reserve features a new blend of bourbons each year, which Stirsman said allows his team to experiment with their various mash bills and aged reserves.
To be exact, Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII is 6% 2007 Bourbon (21% Rye), 26% 2013 Bourbon (21% Rye), 26% 2013 Bourbon (36% Rye), 21% 2014 Bourbon (21% Rye) and 21% 2014 Bourbon (36% Rye).
The distiller’s notes show Series VII to feature aromas of caramelized pecans, candied cherry and maple syrup. On the palate, caramel, maple and candied raisin, lead to a candied cherry, barrel char and rich cinnamon body. The finish delivers cinnamon and peppermint spice, with lingering notes of vanilla, caramel and oak.
“We believe we have some of the best whiskey in the world aging here at the Ross & Squibb Distillery,” Stirsman said. “The Remus Repeal Reserve series allows our team the opportunity to showcase these great spirits, as well as showcase our expertise at blending our best barrels to create a special medley each year.”
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If you’d like to see a video of Stirsman discussing this year’s release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII, click here. And for more information and how to get a bottle, check out www.luxco.com.
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