S04E01 WftA – Benchmark Bonded Bourbon Review

S04E01 WftA – Benchmark Bonded Bourbon Review

In this, our first Podcast Episode of Series 4, we discuss some Whiskey News, set the stage for this season, and in our feature, Review Benchmark Bonded Bourbon. If you’ve seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you.

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S04E01 – WftA News

This Fortnight in Whiskey S04E01 – WftA News

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DISCUS and ASMWC Toast to TTB Final Rule Establishing Official American Single Malt Whiskey Category
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. (2024, December 13). DISCUS and ASMWC Toast to TTB Final Rule Establishing Official American Single Malt Whiskey Category. DISCUS. https://www.distilledspirits.org/ (Retrieved 2024, December 13).

DISCUS Issues Tariff Plea to Trump
Emler, R. (2024, November 28). DISCUS issues tariff plea to Trump. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 28).

Scientists Are Trying to Make Whiskey Using Rye Seeds That Were Submerged in a Lake Huron Shipwreck for Nearly 150 Years
Kuta, S. (2024, November 26). Scientists Are Trying to Make Whiskey Using Rye Seeds That Were Submerged in a Lake Huron Shipwreck for Nearly 150 Years. MSN. https://www.msn.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 28).

Angel’s Envy 13th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon is 2x Finished in Port Wine & Tawny Wine Barrels Using the Solera Method
Distillery Trail. (2024, November 30). Angel’s Envy 13th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon is 2x Finished in Port Wine & Tawny Wine Barrels Using the Solera Method. Distillery Trail. https://www.distillerytrail.com/ (2024, December 04).

Old Forester adds to 117 Series
Simmons, T. (2024, December 09). Old Forester adds to 117 Series. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 09).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl Bourbon File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – See Their Top 7 Creditors
Distillery Trail. (2024, November 29). Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl Bourbon File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – See Their Top 7 Creditors. Distillery Trail. https://www.distillerytrail.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 03).

Maker’s Mark Distillery Announces the 9th Master Distiller in the Brands Iconic History
Distillery Trail. (2024, November 13). Maker’s Mark Distillery Announces the 9th Master Distiller in the Brands Iconic History. Distillery Trail. https://www.distillerytrail.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 03).

Vermont distiller faces questions over New York storage facility
Thomas, S. (2024, December 04). Vermont distiller faces questions over New York storage facility. WCAX. https://www.wcax.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 04).

Brown-Forman ‘Proactively Preparing’ for Tariffs
Carruthers, N. (2024, December 09). Brown-Forman proactively preparing for tariffs. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 09).

Beam Launches Single Barrel Programme for Consumers
Simmons, T. (2024, December 11). Beam launches single barrel programme for consumers. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 11).

MGPI CEO to resign as sales slide, inventories swell, stock sinks
Coomes, S. (2024, December 26). MGPI CEO to resign as sales slide, inventories swell, stock sinks. Bourbon and Banter. https://www.bourbonbanter.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 26).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

Discus: Tariffs on Spirits ‘Will Hurt US Consumers’
Collins, G. (2024, November 27). Discus: tariffs on spirits ‘will hurt US consumers’. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 27).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Why The Iconic Red Wax Drip On Maker’s Mark Bourbon Bottles Is A Big Deal
Parode, N. (2024, November 30). Why The Iconic Red Wax Drip On Maker’s Mark Bourbon Bottles Is A Big Deal. Tasting Table. https://www.tastingtable.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 30).

Bourbon Is Easy—This Type of Whiskey Is Much Harder to Make
Wink, C. (2024, December 16). Bourbon Is Easy—This Type of Whiskey Is Much Harder to Make. The Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 16).

Southern Distilling Offers American Single Malt Contract Distilling
Simmons, T. (2024, December 19). Southern Distilling offers American single malt contract distilling. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 19).

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George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

Brian’s George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel Review:

reviewed 2023, July 01

GEORGE REMUS CASK STRENGTH SINGLE BARREL REVIEW:

George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon (George Remus CS SiB) offers a complex flavor profile with plenty of fresh rye, a unique mix of fruity sweetness, spices, and a hint of cocoa on the nose. The mouthfeel is smooth yet prickly owing to its higher proof, but the flavor of buttercreamed graham and Kraft caramels delight. The bourbon showcases seasoned oak, and a touch of leather, providing a sophisticated and rich experience for the senses with a long and dry spicy finish. Pour me another.

GEORGE REMUS CASK STRENGTH SINGLE BARREL VITAL STATS:
Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

Category: Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon
Region: G. Remus Distilling Co., Atchison, KS
Distillery: G. Remus Distilling Co. (DSP-IN-15023, Ross & Squibb Distillery)
Mash Bill: unpublished … Believed to be a blend of one or more MGP high-rye mash bills*
Barrel Char: unpublished, although likely a heavy char
Barrel entry proof: unpublished
Age: over 4 years (nas)
ABV: 57.1% (114.2 Proof)
NABCA CSC #: 18410
Price: $59.95 (Spring 2023 Idaho)
New bottles feature  “REMUS SINGLE BARREL BOURBON” on the label.
*(Single barrels are privately selected; mashbills may differ.)

Learn more at Remus Bourbon.

ENJOYMENT METHOD FOR THE REVIEW:

Alternate pours, equaling about four ounces, were added into a Weck jelly jar and two Glencairns. My daughters and I enjoyed the bourbon neat for this review; I drank from the Weck.

For other assessments on this product, click to read Hannah’s and/or Elora’s reviews.

GEORGE REMUS CASK STRENGTH SINGLE BARREL NOSE:

The first waft of George Remus CS SiB is straight up rye freshness. The aroma carries an inviting scent of dark sherry barrel tannins. As I nose on, roasted corn and dusty grain add a rustic touch, while ripe berries, apricot, and gourmet raisins provide a subtle fruity sweetness. Then come faint notes of allspice, cinnamon, and white pepper which deliver warmth, along with a surprising touch of cocoa. Additional inhales bring suggestions of light vanilla, caramel corn and simple syrup which add to the richness. Seasoned oak and toasted wood drift in and then damp sawdust and a hint of leather contribute to the bourbon’s earthiness, adding a small dose of delicate sophistication.

GEORGE REMUS CASK STRENGTH SINGLE BARREL PALATE:

The first sip of George Remus CS SiB surprises the taste buds with its complex and unique flavor profile. Each sip warms the mouth with a foundation of wood, dusty grain, whiskey-soaked dark cherries while dried figs offer a dark richness. A touch of bitter woodiness and dark cinnamon add depth, and the pronounced rye presence provides a spicy kick. As I sip on, stale Graham crackers contribute a baked feeling, with buttercream frosting infused with rich vanilla and Kraft caramels melted over hazelnuts add a luscious, nutty dimension. As I swallow, damp sawdust, seasoned oak, hazy toasted wood, and the leather notes sensed on the nose add depth to this remarkable bourbon.

Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

Balance, Body, Feel and Look:
Sips of George Remus CS SiB are easy to hold, yet prickly after the swallow, giving the underside of the tongue a good tickling. I suspect (though unpublished) the barrels used in aging had a heavy char, owing to this bourbon’s oily mouthfeel as this bourbon puts the salivary glands in overdrive. Although on the woody side of the spectrum, there is plenty of sweet and spice in the mix as well. As the whiskey rests in the Glencairn between sips, a long-lasting solid crown breaks to form clinging droplets, allowing long clinging legs to drain back the liquid to the carrot colored pool.

GEORGE REMUS CASK STRENGTH SINGLE BARREL FINISH:

George Remus CS SiB’s finish is long and lingering, with a gradual build-up of heat in the throat. Dusty grain contributes to its dry character, while subtle barrel tannins and dark cinnamon add depth. The solid rye foundation persists, offering a spicy complexity and while not in any traditional sense, the sensation of sweetness in the finish is accompanied by persistent hazelnuts. Seasoned oak and hazy toasted oak feature in the finish as well, along with hints of barrel char and leather for a sophisticated conclusion. And upon downing the last drops, the empty Glencairn smells of wood chips strewn over the workshop floor after a long day of wood turning lathe work.

MY RATING: 91/100

Will I buy this whiskey again? YES
Remus Single Barrel is released by the distiller each spring.
Click to read Brian’s scoring process.

Click 91/100 to access other whiskies with this score.
This is an impressive bourbon and one not to be passed over. If you see a George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel in your store, bring it home.
To access other reviews from this brand, click Remus Bourbon.

WHISKEY TRAITS, FLAVOR NOTES AND PROFILE GRAPH:
Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel
Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

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