Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX is the ninth annual limited-edition medley from Ross & Squibb Distillery, released in 2025 to commemorate the 1933 repeal of Prohibition and bottled non-chill filtered at 104 proof (52% ABV), the highest proof in the series to date.
The series honours George Remus, the larger-than-life Prohibition-era figure known as the King of the Bootleggers. Each year Ross & Squibb, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, blends a medley of long-aged high-rye straight bourbons from its stocks, so every release has its own character.
Series IX is robust and savoury with significant oak influence: toffee, candied fruit and oak spice open into warm vanilla, caramelised sugar and subtle tobacco on the finish.
A collectible annual release, it makes a fine gift for bourbon enthusiasts.
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water.
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.
Straight bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.
A high-rye bourbon raises the share of rye in the mash, bringing pepper and baking spice to balance the corn's sweetness.
Non-chill filtered whiskey keeps the natural oils that chill filtration removes, giving a fuller texture.
Repeal Day, December 5, marks the end of Prohibition in 1933, and each Repeal Reserve is released in its honour.
Tasting Notes
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Front: Toffee, candied fruit and oak spice.
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Mid: Warm vanilla and caramelised sugar.
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Finish: Subtle tobacco and oak.
Specifications
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Producer: Ross & Squibb Distillery
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Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey, medley
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Expression / Batch: Repeal Reserve Series IX, 2025
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Proof / ABV: 104 proof (52% ABV)
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Region: Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with smoked meats, toffee or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it commemorate?
The 1933 repeal of Prohibition.
Who is George Remus?
The Prohibition-era King of the Bootleggers.
What proof is it?
104 proof, the highest in the series so far.
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