Remus Highest Rye Bourbon Whiskey

Remus Highest Rye Bourbon Whiskey packs as much rye into a bourbon as the law allows: 6-year-old straight bourbon from Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, with an official mash bill of 51% corn, 39% rye, and 10% malted rye, bottled at 109 proof (54.5% ABV) in this 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

Launched in July 2023 as a permanent, year-round line extension of the Remus Bourbon family, Highest Rye honors the distillery's 175-year rye tradition — Master Distiller Ian Stirsman built it as a tribute to rye's popularity heading into Prohibition. It isn't a limited edition; it's a standing invitation to rye lovers who still want the bourbon legal definition.

Tasting notes (official launch announcement): sweet, rich fruit and maple on the aroma; robust candied-fruit notes on the palate; a lingering finish highlighted by spicy cinnamon and saddle leather.

Why buy Remus Highest Rye? Because 49% rye in a 109-proof, 6-year-old straight bourbon at a standard shelf price is one of the boldest rye-forward bourbons you can buy year-round. Browse the bourbon whiskey collection, more from the George Remus brand collection, and other rye whiskey expressions.

Serving note: at 109 proof it takes a few drops of water beautifully — or go big in a Manhattan where the rye spice leads.

What is the mash bill? 51% corn, 39% rye, 10% malted rye — the official mash bill, "as much rye into a bourbon as possible."

What proof is it? 109 proof (54.5% ABV), 750mL.

How old is it? 6 years.

Is it a limited edition? No — it's a permanent, year-round release in the Remus Bourbon family, launched July 2023.