Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX

A Little Background

Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX, released by Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, marks the ninth annual installment of the limited-edition bourbon series, launched in September 2025 to commemorate the 1933 repeal of Prohibition. This 104-proof (52% ABV), non-chill filtered straight bourbon, priced at a suggested retail of $99.99 per 750mL bottle, is a blend of four high-rye bourbons aged 10 to 18 years, selected by Master Distiller Ian Stirsman from MGP’s finest stocks. The mash bill consists of:

• 7% 2015 bourbon with 21% rye
• 26% 2013 bourbon with 36% rye
• 23% 2015 bourbon with 36% rye
• 44% 2015 bourbon with 21% rye

The limited-edition release is the highest-proof offering in the Remus Repeal Reserve series to date, crafted to provide a unique experience through careful barrel selection and non-chill filtration. Produced by Luxco, a division of MGP Ingredients Inc., the bourbon is part of an award-winning portfolio, with Series VIII earning a platinum medal at the 2025 ASCOT Awards and a double gold at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Tasting Notes (Neat, Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Cherry, seasoned oak, leather, fudge, baking spice (clove and cinnamon), caramel, and nuts.

Palate

Cherry, cinnamon, dark chocolate, almonds, baking spice (cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg), and black tea.

Finish

Dried fruits, clove, dark chocolate, caramel, black pepper, toasted almonds, and dry seasoned oak.

In Closing

Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX delivers a classic bourbon experience that balances value and quality, making it a standout in its price range. Its inviting nose of cherry, seasoned oak, leather, fudge, and baking spices leads to a palate that’s spicy yet approachable, with cherry, cinnamon, dark chocolate, almonds, and black tea coating the tongue. The medium-to-long, drying finish, rich with dry oak, dried fruits, clove, and toasted almonds, rounds out a profile that’s both robust and refined. With excellent transparency about its mashbill and aging, this bottle offers great value and is one I wouldn’t pass up for enthusiasts seeking a reliable, high-quality pour.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Remus Bourbon. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.