Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Remus Repeal Reserve® Series VIII is a remarkable addition to the award-winning Remus Repeal Reserve collection, crafted to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 1933. This edition is the oldest release to date, blending a unique mix of bourbons aged between 10 and 17 years. Master Distiller Ian Stirsman has made notable adjustments, including returning to non-chill filtration to enhance mouthfeel and increasing the proportion of the high-rye recipe bourbon in the blend. The result is a complex, rich bourbon that pays homage to history while delivering a bold, refined drinking experience.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the bourbon lover who reads labels closely and appreciates a story behind the pour. Created to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 1933, Series VIII is the oldest Repeal Reserve release to date, blending bourbons aged between 10 and 17 years. Master Distiller Ian Stirsman returned to non-chill filtration for a fuller mouthfeel and raised the share of high-rye bourbon in the blend, and you can taste both choices: ripe cherry, candied pecans and a hint of leather on the nose, then maple syrup, dried fig and a touch of rye spice on a full-bodied palate. The finish lingers with vanilla, oak and baking spice. It makes a thoughtful gift for a milestone birthday, a retirement, or a Repeal Day gathering among friends who enjoy whiskey history. Encourage the recipient to try it neat first, then over a large cube to watch the sweet and spicy notes open up.
Pairs well with
- Repeal Day celebration, December 5 — The series was created to honor the repeal of Prohibition, so gifting it for the anniversary ties the bottle's story to the occasion.
- Pecan pie — The candied pecan and maple syrup notes echo the pie's nutty, caramelized sweetness.
- Retirement or milestone birthday — A blend of 10- to 17-year-old bourbons with layered cherry, fig and leather notes suits a moment worth marking slowly.
Questions about this bottle
How old is the bourbon in Series VIII?
Series VIII blends bourbons aged between 10 and 17 years, making it the oldest Remus Repeal Reserve release to date.
What changed in this edition compared with earlier Repeal Reserve releases?
Master Distiller Ian Stirsman returned to non-chill filtration to enhance mouthfeel and increased the proportion of the high-rye recipe bourbon in the blend, which adds a touch of spice to the palate.
What does it taste like?
Expect ripe cherry, candied pecans and a hint of leather on the nose, then maple syrup, cherry and dried fig on a full-bodied palate. The finish is long, with vanilla, oak and baking spices and a gentle lingering warmth.
How should the recipient drink it?
Neat is the best way to appreciate its depth. Over a large ice cube, the warmth of the higher proof softens slightly, and as the ice melts the sweet and spicy notes become more prominent.
