A flagship Straight Bourbon proves that MGP saved some of the good stuff for themselves.
George RemusBourbon is named after a legendary Whiskey-man who operated on both sides of the law during Prohibition, earning the nickname "King of the Bootleggers." The George Remus line-up is comprised of high-rye Bourbons aged over five years. Owned by and made in one of the country’s most historic distilleries (MGP), George Remus is perfectly blended from premium stock to become your go-to Bourbon.
First thing first… George Remus is a line of really good Bourbon. It’s also the first flagship Bourbon produced, owned by MGP. George Remus Straight Bourbon is the entry-level for the range. The mash bill is not stated, but we know that MGP has five Bourbon mash bills in production. And while they could have blended them, we think that the flavor profile suggests their 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley mix. And it’s aged more than five years and bottled without chill-filtration at a lovely 47% ABV.
Smartass Corner: The brand is named after George Remus — a renowned lawyer and bootlegger from the Prohibition era. He was arrested and convicted and allegedly served as inspiration for the title character The Great Gatsby in the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Charred American White Oak barrels (Heads #2 Char; Staves #4 Char)
Flavor Spiral™
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caramel
vanilla
cocoa
dried fruit
pepper
cherry
maple
sweet
bread
What does George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Smartass Corner
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
On my fourth bottle! Tried my first couple months ago, was hooked! Smooth, holds up well to ice, nice taste, can't keep my fiends from "appreciating " it when they visit!
Lili,
Phenomenal bourbon with Carmel notes. Smooth and delicious clean or on the rocks.
Bob,
Very smooth yet it has personality Nice.
Russ,
Easy drinker that comes off just smooth enough.
Dan,
Smooth, great taste
Josh,
Good
Bill,
Can find it cheaper at local Binney's but, is a fine tasting whiskey.
Sean,
Excellent value for the price. Very smooth. My new regular.
David,
Average bourbon, bit harsher than expected
Matt,
solid and tastes like Indiana MGP product. good for an average night of drinking but Remus Reserve is far more special and priced as such.
CHRIS,
I thought this was a pretty good bourbon but didn't make my top 10 list
JAMES,
sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bernard,
Great bourbon. Have since purchased again.
Christopher,
Smooth tasty daily sipper
Mathew,
Decent bourbon and is a smooth drinker. Price is slightly high at. Smells great, but I got too much spice when tasting
Mike,
Surprisingly smooth. Great value
Matthew,
Sweet, strong
Christopher,
Very good product for the price. Smooth on the palate with just enough heat to let you know it’s there.
Justin,
Very nice for my first Flaviar bottle!
Alex,
Very easy. Enjoyed greatly. Lasting flavor.
Mike,
Minimal burn a sweet smooth aftertaste
Benjamin,
Great Bottle from my quarterly benefits.
Andrew,
Smooth and a little sweet. Minimal burn. Could see this becoming my daily dram.
MICHAEL,
I really liked it. It was very smooth
Heather,
Just started 2 drink. Good flavor.
Joe,
Pretty good. Has a little bite.
Bertram,
Very surprising value bottle. I was impressed by how easy this drank on a single rock. I will be buying more of this one for sure
Lauren,
I enjoyed this with a little ice and it was very smooth. Loved it!
Christopher,
Very smooth, easy sipper. Brown sugar, vanilla, light caramel.
Bryan,
This honestly surprised me. Great Amazing Value. Really smooth and easy to drink. A lot of flavor with out being overbearing, cliche. Good one to introduce drinkers to.
Michael,
Smooth, not heavy.
Logan,
This is the best and smoothest Bourbon I have ever had. Try it
mark,
Good sipping bourbon with some spice & oak bite to it. If you are into smoother whiskeys, add ice and let sit for a minute or two and it will mellow out nicely for you.
Jeff,
Starts sweet, but the finish was a little harsher than I anticipated. It was good, but better with a splash of water.
Robert,
Very smooth Bourbon with hints, I think, of vanilla. Outstanding sipping bourbon. It must be tried.
James,
Just ok.
Michael,
More of a 6.5 but it’s pretty good and better than a 6 so I went with 7
Jennifer,
Just Damn delicious!
Nancy,
Flavor was strong when drinking straight. It was something I would like better mixed with something. Taste is not bad just not something I would drink on a daily basis
Kyle,
solid classic taste
Nick,
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Jonathan,
Very smooth
Scott,
The nose smells hot, but once in the glass it is a smooth bourbon with a nice caramel taste.
Drew,
Not too strong, not too weak. Definitely on the sweeter side for my preference, but you can tell and respect that craftsmanship that went into making this batch. Pretty hefty vanilla and caramel combo, and very smooth for a higher proof. I wouldn't buy it, but I am certainly glad I got it as the quarterly bottle.
Jeremy,
Wonderful flavor, especially if you like a peppery finish.
Larry,
Excellent flavor notes extremely smooth for 90+ proof
Andy,
Pretty good bottle. Smooth, no after bite. Glad I picked as my quarterly bottle.
Edward,
I love this!! I like it much better than Angel's Envy.
Michael,
Good dram. I definitely pick up the vanilla more than the caramel. Also hints of the cherry. The rye is not too strong. I would actually prefer it to be stronger. Finishes medium on the Kentucky hug. Would keep this in my cabinet. Good first buy off of Flaviar.
John,
Good flavor with sharp bite
Brent,
Very smooth and flavorful. Not as harsh of a bite as other whiskey. New favorite, until I discover another one....cheers to Flaviar
Christopher,
Tasty high rye bourbon. Big rye spice and oak balanced with sweetness. Big bold flavor that’s tasty neat, and stands up to ice and stands out in a cocktail. Excellent bang for your buck
Scott,
Fantastic for the price.. very smooth
Barrett,
Smooth, flavorful and delicious. Initial flavors of vanilla and spice, covered in a caramel like smoothness that kept me wanting more. I told my wife “This is one of the finest bourbons I’ve had. It tastes like opening a Christmas present.” This is wonderful!
Brian,
Smooth oaky tasting caramel. Slow burn, right proof
Brian,
This was my first bottle on the membership. Enjoy the vanilla up front and spice at the finish. A definite keeper.
Patrick,
I really like this. Very nice nose. Smooth initial taste with a spicy, long finish. Strong legs on my glass. Overall excellent!
Staci,
Really smooth, Didn't burn all the way down like some of the others. I'll definitely keep this on hand.
Lucas,
This was the first bottle I received. I really enjoyed it. Has a pleasant kick at the end that I like in my bourbon.
Rebekah,
Good everyday sipper!
Matthew,
Received the bottle as my first one and had a nice aroma and flavor. This will be a nice addition to my bar.
Thomas,
As a newish bourbon drinker I really enjoyed this. So much I prefer to drink this neat rather than in a cocktail and I mostly drink cocktails.
Alan,
Received by bottle in the mail today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Flavors are consistent with the flavor spiral.
Eddie,
Strong flavor and smooth.
Darrien,
Was pleasantly surprised very tasty I enjoyed it
Mike,
Nice rye spice but alcohol too prevalent in this one. Seems young.
Mike,
So far pretty average. Definitely needs to be neat as on ice flavors are muted to just sweetness and some floral.
Nick,
Tasty bourbon with a decent price point
Derrell,
Had this the other night at the local cigar bar. Smooth, flavorful, and just an enjoyment to drink. I will definitely be getting a bottle the next time i see it.