Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana by the Ross & Squibb Distillery, this bourbon enters its 7th installment. Well known for (and nearly synonymous with) “Distilled in Indiana” statements on the back labels of countless bottles, MGP has been a powerhouse in the whiskey world for decades. With a 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, the Ross & Squibb Distillery gained new distribution channels for some of their own core products, Remus & Rossville Union.

The aroma is not immediately as big or complex as Series V or VI, requiring some time to suss out the nuance and depth. It doesn’t take long though before notes of dark caramel, black cherry, and pecan pie rise out of the glass, offering up a rich, classic bourbon bouquet. The palate is impressively round, perfectly balanced, and warming with an even peppery heat. Early notes of brown butter and caramel icing are enticing but not too decadent, giving way to brighter notes of Hot Tamales and cocktail cherry before fading into a mildly syrupy finish of Tootsie Roll, orange peel, and seasoned oak.