George Remus Single Barrel is a cask-strength straight bourbon from Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the historic distillery behind the George Remus brand. This barrel, the Volstead First Edition selection, is bottled at 114.2 proof (57.1% ABV).
The brand is named after George Remus, the King of the Bootleggers, who exploited loopholes in the Volstead Act, the law that enforced Prohibition, to sell bourbon in the 1920s. The single barrel program, launched in 2020, lets selected buyers choose individual barrels bottled at cask strength.
Lawrenceburg's high-rye recipes give this bourbon bold spice balanced by caramel, vanilla and oak, intensified at full proof.
With its Prohibition-era story and single barrel pedigree, it is a fine gift for bourbon collectors.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Specifications
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Distillery: Ross & Squibb, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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Style: Straight Bourbon, single barrel, cask strength
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Selection: Volstead First Edition
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Proof / ABV: 114.2 proof (57.1% ABV)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add a splash of water. It makes a bold Old Fashioned. Pair it with smoked meats or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was George Remus?
A Prohibition-era bootlegger known as the King of the Bootleggers.
Where is it distilled?
At Ross & Squibb in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
What proof is this barrel?
114.2 proof, 57.1% ABV.
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