George Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon Batch 7 750ML

George Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon Batch 7 750ML is a limited-edition blended bourbon bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750ml bottle. This seventh installment in the acclaimed Repeal Reserve series combines five distinct bourbon reserves distilled between 2007 and 2014, yielding uncommon depth and complexity from stocks aged up to fifteen years.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA  |  Blend of 2007–2014 Bourbon Stocks  |  Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery

Production & Heritage

Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana — one of the largest and most storied bourbon-producing facilities in the United States — serves as the source for all Repeal Reserve releases. Batch 7 draws from five separate bourbon reserves with two distinct mashbills: a 21% rye recipe and a bolder 36% rye recipe. The breakdown is precise: 6% from a 2007 distillation (21% rye), 26% each from two 2013 distillations (one at 21% rye, one at 36% rye), and 21% each from two 2014 distillations mirroring the same dual-mashbill approach. This layering of ages and grain profiles gives the master blender a wide palette, producing a bourbon that balances the structure of high-rye recipes against the mellowed sweetness of longer-aged barrels.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Caramelized pecans and candied cherry open the nose, followed by darker notes of plum and a surprising hint of peppermint. There is an underlying barrel funk that adds intrigue and signals the older stocks at work.

Taste: The entry is rich with caramel and candied raisin, coating the palate before a mid-palate wave of cinnamon bark and barrel char moves in. Vanilla and brown sugar emerge as the flavors deepen, with a creamy flan-like quality that speaks to the well-aged 2007 component.

Finish: Long and warming, driven by intense cinnamon and peppermint spice that gradually recedes into vanilla, caramel, and dry oak. The high-rye mashbill asserts itself here, keeping the finish lively rather than letting it fade into pure sweetness.

How to Drink Repeal Reserve Batch 7

At 100 proof, this bourbon drinks well neat or with a few drops of water to unlock the more subtle fruit and cream notes. A single large ice cube also works without drowning the complexity. In an Old Fashioned, the caramel and baking-spice backbone stand up to bitters and a sugar cube with authority. A Boulevardier benefits from the high-rye spice, which cuts through the sweetness of sweet vermouth and the bitterness of Campari. For a Manhattan, the blend's dark fruit and vanilla complement dry vermouth and a Luxardo cherry.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon enthusiast who appreciates limited-edition blends
• Side-by-side tasting against earlier Repeal Reserve series releases
• Anchoring an after-dinner whiskey course alongside dessert
• Adding a high-proof, complex option to a home bar collection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Repeal Reserve Batch 7 taste like? The dominant profile centers on rich caramel, candied raisin, and cinnamon bark, with a creamy mid-palate and a long, spice-driven finish. Darker fruit notes like plum and cherry add complexity alongside barrel char and oak.

How does Repeal Reserve Batch 7 compare to the standard George Remus Straight Bourbon? The standard George Remus Straight Bourbon uses a single mashbill and younger stocks, resulting in a lighter, more approachable pour at the same 100 proof. Repeal Reserve Batch 7 is substantially more complex, drawing on five different reserves across multiple ages and two mashbills for deeper flavor layering and a longer finish.

Is Repeal Reserve Batch 7 good for sipping neat? Yes — the 100-proof bottling strength is well balanced by the maturity of stocks aged up to fifteen years, making it a rewarding neat pour without excessive heat. A few drops of water can further open up the fruit and cream notes.

Where is Repeal Reserve Batch 7 made? It is produced at Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, a historic facility known for producing bourbon and rye whiskey for numerous American brands. The distillery sits along the Ohio River in the southeast corner of Indiana.

What foods pair well with Repeal Reserve Batch 7? Pecan pie amplifies the caramelized nut aromas already present in the bourbon. Smoked brisket matches the barrel char and spice. Dark chocolate truffles complement the creamy mid-palate. Aged cheddar contrasts the sweetness with savory sharpness. Crème brûlée mirrors the vanilla and brown-sugar tones.

What sizes does Repeal Reserve Batch 7 come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle. No other size variants have been widely documented for this particular batch.

Is Repeal Reserve Batch 7 worth the price? Repeal Reserve Batch 7 positions as a premium limited-edition bourbon, priced above the standard George Remus line but below ultra-premium allocated releases. The inclusion of bourbon stocks aged up to fifteen years and the meticulous five-component blend offer strong value for collectors and serious sippers seeking complexity at 100 proof.

Why Repeal Reserve Batch 7?

The defining feature of this release is the 2007 bourbon stock — now well over a decade old — which provides a backbone of maturity and oak depth that younger blends simply cannot replicate. By marrying that aged component with four younger, higher-energy distillations across two distinct rye percentages, the blend achieves both richness and liveliness in the same glass. As a limited-edition annual release, each Repeal Reserve batch is a snapshot of what the distillery's warehouses offer in a given year, making Batch 7 a non-repeatable expression. For bourbon drinkers who value the art of blending over single-barrel mystique, this is one of the more thoughtfully constructed American whiskeys available at its price tier.