Remus Gatsby Reserve Limited Edition 5576b

Overview
The Remus Gatsby Reserve Limited Edition 5576b is a 15-year-old cask strength straight bourbon from Ross & Squibb Distillery's Remus Repeal Reserve lineup, crafted from the distillery's finest reserve stocks to evoke the opulence of the Gatsby era. This limited release showcases two traditional bourbon mash bills, bottled at barrel proof for maximum intensity.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Distilled at the 175-year-old Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, this expression draws from the brand's premium reserves. It continues the Remus Repeal Reserve tradition, honoring Prohibition-era bootlegger George Remus with cask strength bottlings that highlight aged depth. Recent editions, including 2023 through 2025, maintain the series' focus on exceptional barrel selections.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Caramel dominates alongside candied dark fruit, saddle leather, and subtle brown sugar, with very sweet candied undertones unfolding. [#1]
• Palate: Rich and viscous entry builds on the nose's caramel and fruit, layered with oak-driven spice and leather from extended aging, true to cask strength bourbons of this maturity.
• Finish: Lingering sweetness fades into warm leather and subtle char, with medium-plus length reflecting 15 years in barrel.

Notable details

• Production: Cask strength, non-chill filtered, using distillery's reserve bourbon stocks from two mash bills. [#1]
• Lineage: Part of the Remus Repeal Reserve collection from Ross & Squibb Distillery. [#1]
• Availability: Limited annual releases with batch variations like 5576b; premium pricing reflects rarity. [#2]

"This is a delicious, fantastic bourbon that ranks highly despite its premium price point." – Bourbon Guy [#2]

Closing
A refined cask strength sipper for collectors seeking layered complexity from Indiana's historic distilling tradition.

Sources

[1] Bourbonbanter – "Remus Gatsby Reserve Review"

[2] Bourbonguy – "Remus Gatsby Reserve, 2025"

[3] Whiskeyreviewer – "Remus Gatsby Reserve Bourbon Review"

[4] Drinkhacker – "Review: Remus Gatsby Reserve 2022"

[5] Drinkhacker – "Review: Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024"

[6] Drinkhacker – "Review: Remus Gatsby Reserve 2025"

[7] Bourbonbanter – "Remus Gatsby Reserve Review & Tasting Notes"

[8] Drinkhacker – "Review: Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Bourbon and Remus Gatsby Reserve 2023"

[9] Thewhiskeywash – "Ross & Squibb Announces Return Of Remus Gatsby Reserve"

[10] Bourbonbanter – "Ross & Squibb Announces Return of Remus Gatsby Reserve"