Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery will pay homage to its Prohibition legacy with the highly anticipated Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII features a medley of three rare bourbons aged between 10 and 17 years. A limited supply will be available at a minimum suggested retail price of $99.99 per 750mL bottle in September – just in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month.

Crafted to honor the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII continues the high-quality legacy of The King of the Bootleggers, George Remus, who was widely known for supplying the finest bourbons of the Roaring 20s.

Building on this tradition, Ross & Squibb Master Distiller Ian Stirsman and the highly experienced blending team included a greater proportion of the high-rye bourbon than in past editions. This year’s offering includes 9% of a 17-year-aged bourbon containing 21% rye; 24% of a 10-year-aged bourbon comprising 21% rye, and 67% of a second 10-year-aged bourbon containing 36% rye. 

“We wanted to push the boundaries with this eighth edition by doing several things differently than in the past,” said Stirsman. “We increased the proportion of the high-rye recipe bourbon compared to previous editions and returned to non-chill filtration to keep the viscosity and mouthfeel intact.

“We also blind-tasted the final blend at different proofs and found the 101 proof to be the favorite. These changes, along with our history of using the best barrels to create award-winning annual releases, are sure to make Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII a memorable pour.”

This year’s highly-anticipated release follows Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII, which won Gold at the 2024 SIP Awards. Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI earned a Double Platinum medal in the 2023 ASCOT Awards, and Remus Repeal Reserve Series V scored 98 points in 2021 from Tasting Panel magazine. To learn more about Remus Repeal Reserve VIII and the entire Remus Bourbon portfolio, visit RemusBourbon.com.

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About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Lux Row Distillers; Limestone Branch Distillery; Destiladora Gonzalez Lux; and Ross & Squibb Distillery. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.