Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 Straight Wheat Whiskey Review

Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery (aka MGP) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Proof: 113.0 (56.5% ABV)

Age: Approximately Nine Years + Undisclosed Secondary Distilling

Mashbill: 95% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley

MSRP: $70

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Challenges Expectations.  Layered.  Controlled Intensity.

Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 marks a notable shift for the brand.  Built with a mashbill of 95% wheat mashbill and aged approximately nine years, this release introduces both Remus’ first wheat whiskey and its first secondary finished expression.

Bottled at 113 proof and finished in a combination of Tawny Port, White Port, Oloroso Sherry, and Ruby Port casks, this is positioned as an experimental, multi-cask finish designed to push beyond traditional wheat whiskey profiles.

Wheat whiskey often leans soft, rounded, and confectionary-forward.  But, this release, with its nine year aging, elevated proof, and multiple secondary finishing casks layered in, signals something different.  It’s less about softness and more about structure, richness, and controlled intensity.  

Rather than following the typical wheat whiskey playbook, this Remus expression appears designed to explore how far that wheat base whiskey can be pushed.

Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 Straight Wheat Whiskey Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 3.9/5

Caramel.  Green banana.  Dark fruit.  Sweet tobacco.  Light oak.
Strengths:  Leans into a typical wheat whiskey confectionary-forward profile right away, with caramel leading and darker fruit notes emerging with time.  A sweet tobacco note develops after time in the glass, adding depth and showing the influence of the secondary finishing casks.  There’s a richness here.
Why It’s Not Higher:  While the aromas shift slightly with time, they remain blended rather than clearly defined.  Nose opens, but not significantly.
Rating Justification:  Rich and expressive.  Delivers on character.  Limited expansion and definition across repeated passes.

Palate – 4.4/5

Confectionary sweetness.  Glazed doughnut.  Dark fruit.  Light tannin.
Strengths:  The Palate is where this whiskey establishes itself.  Rich, confectionary profile that feels immediately familiar.  Finishing influence shows more through texture than distinct flavor shifts.  Light tannin emerges and keeps it from becoming overly sweet.
Why It’s Not Higher:  Holds steady rather than expanding.  A single lane instead of developing into multiple layers or contrasts.
Rating Justification:  Well-executed.  Delivers richness and structure.  Stays in one lane instead of opening up into broader notes.

Finish – 4.3/5

Citrus zest.  Tart cherry.  Rye spice.
Strengths:  Highly satisfying warmth and length.  The slight tartness is a defining feature that prevents the sweetness from becoming too heavy.  Rye spice gradually builds.
Why It’s Not Higher:  Toward the tail end, the drying spice slightly overtakes which makes the finish a bit too much grit or punch.
Rating Justification:  Long and flavorful Finish.  The distinctive tart lift keeps the pour lively all the eay through the final moments.

Value – 4.6/5

This is where the bottle separates itself.  At $70, this is not positioned as an everyday wheat whiskey.  Instead, it’s positioned as an experience.  And with that lens, it delivers.

The combination of age, proof, and multi-cask finishing creates a profile that stands apart from typical wheat offerings, giving enthusiasts something different to explore.

More importantly, it proves versatile.  While it holds up as a sipper, it performs exceptionally well in an Old Fashioned, where its richness and layered influence translate into a cocktail with depth and presence.  

For enthusiasts willing to step outside traditional expectations, the Value is clear.

Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 Straight Wheat Whiskey Review: The Verdict

Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 doesn’t behave like a typical wheat whiskey, which is  the point.  It delivers the confectionary richness you expect from a wheat profile.  But there’s more presence and a firmer Finish than wheat whiskey usually offers.

This is not a soft, easygoing pour.  It’s a more assertive take on wheat.  The finishing casks add depth without overwhelming the wheat base.

For curious enthusiasts, this is the kind of bottle that earns a spot on the shelf, not because it fits a category, but because it offers something different.

Verdict – 4.3/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.5 – 5
• Gold – 4 – 4.5
• Silver – 3 – 4
• Bronze – <3