Remus Gatsby Reserve 2022 15 Years Old
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
48.9% ABV
$200
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What the Producer Says
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the latest member of the Remus Bourbon family: Remus Gatsby Reserve. Released to celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, “The Great Gatsby”, a century ago – from its events in 1922 to its publication in 1925 – Remus Gatsby Reserve is bottled at 97.8 proof (48.9 ABV) and offered in ultra-limited quantities at a minimum suggested retail price of $199.99 per 750-ml bottle.
Crafted by master distiller Ian Stirsman and his team at Ross & Squibb Distillery, Remus Gatsby Reserve is made with the 175-year-old Lawrenceburg, Indiana, distillery’s finest 15-year-old reserves of straight bourbon whiskey and is offered at cask strength. Hitting shelves this October, Remus Gatsby Reserve leads with rich aromas of dried candied fruit, caramelized pecans, charred oak and tobacco, and the taste profile is characterized by flavors of candied fruit, syrup, leather, and cherry, while the finish lingers with notes of cinnamon, char, and oak.
“The Remus Bourbon brand has provided our team an opportunity to showcase the great bourbon whiskey produced at Ross & Squibb,” said Stirsman. “Like the Remus Repeal Reserve series, Remus Gatsby Reserve gave us a chance to showcase some of the best bourbons we have – in this case, some of the finest 15-year-old bourbons in our reserves. Remus Gatsby Reserve is certain to be a highly sought-after member of the Remus Bourbon family, particularly given its limited production.”
“The Remus Bourbon brand is inspired by the finest bourbon of the Prohibition era, and ‘The Great Gatsby’ offers arguably the most well-known depiction of those times,” said Shanae Randolph, brand manager for Remus Bourbon. “With its Art-Deco-inspired design, Remus Gatsby Reserve will serve as yet another authentic way for the Remus brand to transport bourbon fans back to the excitement of the Roaring 20s.”
What Gary Says
Nose: Mature oak, worn leather, salted caramel, tobacco, dried orchard fruits with apple, pear and cherry, nutty with pecans and walnuts, brown sugar and vanilla.
Palate: Thick mouthfeel with caramel, cinnamon dusted apples and pears, nutmeg, bit of cherry and citrus, chocolate and a hint of ginger.
Finish: Long, syrupy and damp with oak, spices and caramel.
Comments: A very nice mature bourbon! Lot of complexity on both the nose and palate, and nicely balanced where the oak isn’t excessive (in fact, for 15 years the oak is on the mild side, which I prefer). This is really low proof for a cask strength bourbon, and speaks to how it was aged – almost certainly on a lower floor or in a temperature controlled environment – assuming that it went into the barrel at the typical 62.5% ABV. That is pretty unique, but the few really low proof cask strength bourbons I’ve had all seemed to punch above their weight when it came to flavor intensity. It doesn’t need any water, but a few drops doesn’t hurt it – and brings notes of chocolate chip cookies. From start to finish, this is a lovely pour!