George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 94-proof (47% ABV) straight bourbon from the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana — aged 5–6 years in new charred American white oak from a high-rye recipe. Named for the Prohibition-era "King of the Bootleggers," it's the brand's year-round flagship in a 750mL bottle. Order bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (94 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 5–6 years in new charred American white oak
- Recipe: High-rye bourbon (exact mash bill undisclosed by brand)
- Distillery: Ross & Squibb, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
The King of the Bootleggers' Bourbon
George Remus was a Cincinnati lawyer and pharmacist who became Prohibition's most famous bootlegger, exploiting the Volstead Act's "medicinal purposes" loophole to build an empire — and the bourbon that bears his name plays it straight: a high-rye Indiana bourbon, aged five to six years in new charred oak at one of America's great whiskey factories. The rye shows in the glass: sweet maple and vanilla on the nose, vanilla layered with a sweet-yet-characteristic rye spice on the palate, and a smooth, long finish with subtle vanilla sweetness. The brand calls it award-winning, and retailers back that up with a 93-point Wine Enthusiast score among others. Explore more George Remus bourbons, browse the bourbon whiskey collection, or compare with another high-rye Basil Hayden's pour.
Tasting Notes
Sweet maple and vanilla on the aroma. The palate leads with vanilla wrapped around a sweet, distinctly rye-driven spice — cinnamon and baking spice rather than heat — closing smooth and long with lingering vanilla.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a cube to let the rye spice open up; at 94 proof it also makes a first-rate Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was George Remus?
A Prohibition-era bootlegger known as the "King of the Bootleggers" — a former lawyer and pharmacist who built a whiskey empire around medicinal-whiskey loopholes in the Cincinnati area.
Is this the same as George Remus Repeal Reserve?
No. This is the year-round flagship straight bourbon; Repeal Reserve is a separate annual limited series of higher-proof, older blends.
Where is it made?
Ross & Squibb Distillery (formerly MGP) in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Bootlegger legend, straight-shooting bourbon — buy George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor and have it ready for pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.