Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 Straight Wheat Whiskey
56.5% ABV (113 proof) | Straight wheat whiskey | 750mL | Four wine-cask finish — The Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series is the annual creative outlet of Master Distiller Ian Stirsman at Ross & Squibb Distillery (the historic Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery formerly known as MGP). Series No. 2 is a first for the brand: Remus's first-ever wheat whiskey — a straight wheat whiskey distilled in 2017, then finished in four casks: Tawny Port, White Port, Oloroso Sherry, and Ruby Port. An annual limited-edition release (March 2025). Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
A "straight wheat whiskey" means at least 51% wheat in the mash — this one is a full 95% wheat with 5% malted barley, aged roughly eight to nine years (no stated age). Distillery tasting notes: dark chocolate and almond praline on the nose; a palate of chocolate, malty sweetness, and subtle earthiness; a long, warming finish of chocolate and malt fading into gentle nuttiness. It belongs on the shelf of any American whiskey collection built around unusual grains.
Tasting notes
Nose: dark chocolate, almond praline. Palate: chocolate, malty sweetness, subtle earthiness. Finish: long, warming — chocolate and malt fading into gentle nuttiness. (Per official distillery notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 56.5% ABV (113 proof) — straight wheat whiskey
- 95% wheat / 5% malted barley — the first wheat whiskey ever released under the Remus name
- Finished in four casks: Tawny Port, White Port, Oloroso Sherry, Ruby Port
- From Ross & Squibb Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
- Annual limited-edition Experimental Series release
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Pour neat and give it a few minutes in the glass — reviewers note it opens up considerably — or enjoy with a single large cube.
Frequently asked questions
What does "straight wheat whiskey" mean?
At least 51% of the mash bill must be wheat. This release is 95% wheat with 5% malted barley.
Which wine casks was Series No. 2 finished in?
Four: Tawny Port, White Port, Oloroso Sherry, and Ruby Port.
What came before it in the Experimental Series?
Series No. 1 was a high-rye straight bourbon finished in heavily toasted, lightly charred French Seguin Moreau oak casks (Gold, 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition).
Is it aged or age-stated?
Distilled in 2017 (roughly 8–9 years old); the bottle carries no stated age.