Brian’s George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review:
reviewed 15-March-2022
GEORGE REMUS STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY REVIEW:
George Remus Straight Bourbon (GR GR Bourbon) Whiskey is labeled for its namesake George Remus. Also known as the “King of the Bootleggers”, German-born Remus was a lawyer, bootlegger and criminal during the Prohibition era. In November 2016, MGP acquired rights to the George Remus brand from Queen City Whiskey Co. and is now selling several versions of George Remus Bourbon under the label. There are some in the media who have called for MPG to rebrand this product line due to Mr. Remus’ sordid past.
GR Bourbon Whiskey is a nice pour. I’ve often looked past the unassuming bottle, and I am sorry to have waited this long to give this bourbon a try. From the fruity sweet nose, to the caramelly flavors, oily mouthfeel and long finish, this is a fine whiskey at a fair price.
GEORGE REMUS STRAIGHT BOURBON VITAL STATS:
Category: Straight Bourbon Region: G. Remus Distilling Co., Atchison, KS
Distillery: DSP-IN-15016 Lawrenceburg, IN (MGPI)
Mash Bill: unpublished but believed to be a blend of one or more MGP high-rye mash bills.
Barrel Char: unpublished
Barrel entry proof: unpublished
Age: over 4 years (nas)
Filtration: Non-Chilled Filtered
ABV: 47% (94 Proof)
NABCA CSC #: 18412
Price: $39.95 (purchased on sale @$36.95 in March 2022 in Idaho)
No batch or bottle number identifiers
George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a high-rye style bourbon aged over five years. Featuring multiple mash bills to create complexity and a layering effect on the palate.
— Idaho State Liquor Division
Learn more at George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
ENJOYMENT METHOD:
Alternate pours, equaling about four ounces, were added into two Glencairns. Hannah and I enjoyed the bourbon neat for this review.
Check out her review for this bourbon here!
GEORGE REMUS STRAIGHT BOURBON NOSE:
The nose of GR Bourbon is quite complex for a low/mid-priced whiskey. The first scents are of dark cherry then comes raspberry fruit leather and plump gourmet raisins. Further nosing brings baking notes of allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg along with chocolate chips and vanilla. There are more sweets here too as brown sugar melts into buttery Kraft caramels. As I round our Whiskey Traits and Flavor Wheel I smell faint fresh cut oak and some nice barrel char in the mix as well.
GEORGE REMUS STRAIGHT BOURBON PALATE:
GR Bourbon is rich and full with many of the flavors sensed on the nose. I taste sweet cherries but more … chocolate covered cherry nougat and spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and the flavor of rye in each swallow. But moreover, this bourbon is sweet with notes of vanilla and buttery caramel, in aged oak with smoky sweet barrel char.
Balance, Body, Feel and Look:
GR Bourbon is solid, yet each sip is gentle and easy to hold. The liquid is viscous and oily, giving my mouth a simple, easy tickle. As I set the glass down after each sip, a thick curtain hangs, then gives way to long clinging legs and droplets which drain back to the tawny colored pool.
GEORGE REMUS STRAIGHT BOURBON FINISH:
GR Bourbon has a long, warm and lingering floral finish. Like found in the aroma and flavor, I sense memories of sweet cherries, gourmet raisins, cinnamon and just a hint of chocolate. There is light vanilla, buttery caramel, sweet oak and barrel char too along with a touch of faint new leather. And when the final drops are gone, the empty Glencairn has a bit of alcohol and smells of dry sawdust and soft caramel.
MY RATING: 91/100
Will I buy this whiskey again? YES
What a find! George Remus Bourbon has a home in my bunker and there’s room for a backup too.
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WHISKEY TRAITS, FLAVOR NOTES AND PROFILE GRAPH:
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