George Remus Highest Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Product details
| Management number | 253705921 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$20.00 | Model Number | 253705921 | ||
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George Remus Highest Rye is a bold, assertive high-rye bourbon that marries spicy intensity with candied fruit and oak structure. It’s dramatic and lively—a bourbon for those who appreciate grit, rye backbone, and complexity in a robust pour.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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George Remus is a brand under Ross & Squibb / MGP Lawrenceburg (Indiana), linking to a legacy of distilling innovation.
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Highest Rye is explicitly made with one of the highest permissible rye contents for a bourbon. The mash bill is 51% corn / 39% unmalted rye / 10% malted rye.
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The whiskey is aged for 6 years as a straight bourbon, giving it time to integrate the spiciness of rye with oak and fruit.
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It is bottled at 109 proof (54.5% ABV), with no additional age-statement extensions or finishing casks.
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The brand positions Highest Rye as a tribute to the elevated presence of rye in American whiskey just before Prohibition, highlighting what “might have been” in styling.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Begins with lively baking spice—cinnamon, clove, and black pepper—as well as dried cherry, red currant, vanilla, and a hint of toasted oak. Subtle mint or herbal notes may emerge on mid-palate.
Palate: Bold, spicy, and direct. Rye spice (black pepper, ginger) dominates early, followed by rich dark fruit (cherry, plum) and maple syrup sweetness. Layers of oak and leather anchor the heat, while a touch of butterscotch or caramel adds balance.
Finish: Medium to long. The spice lingers, gradually mellowing into spiced fruit and oak tannin. A final echo of baking spice, toasted wood, and a whisper of dark chocolate or leather fades out.
Quick Overview
| Specification | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | 54.5% ABV / 109 proof |
| Origin / Distillery | Indiana / George Remus (Ross & Squibb / MGP) |
| Type / Style | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 51% corn / 39% unmalted rye / 10% malted rye |
| Age / Maturation | 6 years in new charred oak barrels |
| Bottling / Treatment | Non-chill filtered, natural color |
| Aromas & Flavors | Baking spice, dried cherry / red fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, herbal & leather notes |
| Character / Identity | High-rye bourbon with spice-forward drive, depth of fruit, and oak backbone |
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