Company: MGP
Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery
Region: Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Aging: 6 Years
ABV: 54.5% ABV
Proof: 109 Proof
Mash Bill: 51% Corn, 39% Rye, 10% Malted Rye
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
MSRP Price: $60
George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon Tasting Notes
Appearance: Golden Honey
Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, rye grain, dark fruits, black cherry, brown sugar, baking spice, nutmeg, nutty notes
Palate: Rich and heavy caramel, sweet vanilla, oak, mint, cinnamon, rye spice, black pepper, hints of almond, peanut, baking spice, oaky tannic spice, leather
Finish: Long creamy finish with an excellent mouthfeel with hints of refreshing mint – leaves you with heavy caramel and oak flavors followed by rich pepper and rye spice
Is George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon an Approachable Whiskey?
George Remus has quite a bit of rye spice and pepper which may come off as “heat” to some, but it actually drinks quite smoothly.
It is full of rich caramel and vanilla flavors that help balance the spicy pepper and rye spice notes.
Anyone who is a fan of rye whiskey is really going to love this one.
Is George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon Complex?
George Remus Highest Rye has a lot of flavor and complexity.
It starts with rich caramel, vanilla, and oak flavors as you would expect from a bourbon, but since this one is only 51% corn and 49% rye, you get an almost equal balance of sweet and spice.
After the bourbon notes comes in from being aged 6 years in the barrel, the flavors turn over into a rye flavor profile full of rich rye spices, black pepper, and oaky tannic spice that leaves your mouth watering and reaching for another sip.
What are George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon’s strongest attributes/flavors?
George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon’s strongest attribute is the incredible balance of both bourbon and rye whiskey flavors.
This is a whiskey that both bourbon lovers and rye whiskey fans are really going to enjoy.
Is George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon a go-to whiskey?
George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon could absolutely be a go-to whiskey for me.
I have never seen this bottle on the shelf in my area, but if I see it again I will almost certainly be buying myself a backup bottle.
Is George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon priced accurately to its quality?
George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon is a little pricey at the $60 price range, but it does deliver on its price tag.
I am very happy with this purchase and am quite impressed with the amount of flavors that are packed into this whiskey.
Conclusion for George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon
George Remus Highest Rye Bourbon is the highest level of rye that you can have in a bourbon and it shows.
The 6 Year age on this one feels very well chosen for me because it has just enough of the barrel char, caramel, and vanilla to create a nice sweet balance to the bold rye spices you get in this pour.
I’m very impressed with this whiskey and I can tell that this is a bottle I could drink very quickly.
If you see it on the shelf, I’d recommend picking one up.
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