Remus Babe Ruth Reserve 2025 - Review

Remus Babe Ruth Reserve 2025 Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review

Ross & Squibb Distillery | Limited Edition Bottle 881 of 8,399

111 Proof | 55.5% ABV | MSRP: $150

In honor of baseball’s most legendary slugger, Ross & Squibb Distillery knocks it out of the park with their 2025 Remus Babe Ruth Reserve—a commemorative straight bourbon that blends rich American tradition with serious whiskey craftsmanship. This limited release pays tribute to Babe Ruth’s 8,399 career plate appearances, and it’s every bit as powerful, memorable, and larger-than-life as The Bambino himself.

The Remus Babe Ruth 2025 Reserve

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The Blend

This bourbon is a medley of three high-rye mash bills:

• 73% from 2017 with 49% rye,

• 15% from 2016 with 44% rye, and

• 12% from 2017 with 36% rye.

That rye-heavy profile delivers a punchy backbone layered with complexity and heat, while the careful blending adds polish and finesse.

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Nose

The nose opens sweet and aromatic, like walking into a bakery just as fresh vanilla frosting is being whipped. It’s soft and inviting, but don’t be fooled—beneath the sweetness lies a gentle earthiness of rue and baking spice, with a crisp apple note adding a fleeting brightness. The balance between sweet and spice sets the tone for what’s to come.

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Palate

One sip and there’s no mistaking it: Bourbon. Full-bodied and bold, the palate is classic and rich—vanilla and caramel ride in first, carried on waves of toasted oak. Then comes the slugger’s swing: a beautiful rye spice punch that drives deep and lingers with purpose. This is a flavor profile that plays offense—layered, assertive, and confident.

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Finish

The finish is warm, viscous, and persistent, leaving a peppery rye tingle that doesn’t let go. It builds gradually, echoing the layered complexity of the blend. That heat, coupled with the 111 proof, gives a finish that satisfies long after the sip is gone.

Ross & Squibb knocked this release out of the park!

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Final Thoughts

The Remus Babe Ruth Reserve 2025 isn’t just a collectible—it’s a serious bourbon for those who appreciate character and craftsmanship. It’s bold and spicy with a deep sweetness, and it showcases Ross & Squibb’s ability to balance power and finesse in a high-rye blend. For fans of rye-forward bourbons and baseball alike, this release knocks it straight over the fences.

Rating: 9.2/10 – A Hall of Fame pour worthy of The Sultan of Swat.

Triple Dog Irish Whiskey Review

Triple Dog Irish Whiskey Review

Distilled in Dundalk, County Louth | Aged 4+ Years in French Oak | 40% ABV | SRP: $35.99

Overview:

Triple Dog Irish Whiskey brings together heritage distillation techniques with a modern, flavor-forward profile. Triple distilled in both traditional copper pot stills and copper column stills, and matured for a minimum of four years in French oak, this whiskey aims to offer smoothness with layered complexity. Despite its budget-friendly price point, it boasts a string of gold medals—implying it may punch well above its weight.

Nose:

The aroma opens with vibrant, youthful energy—bright red fruits like cherry and raspberry jump forward, backed by a silky roundness of caramel and vanilla custard. The influence of the French oak brings a subtle elegance, offering light floral undertones and a hint of toasted wood, creating a nose that is both approachable and refined.

Palate:

The first sip is soft and sweet, unfolding like dessert in a glass. Caramel apple dominates the early palate, followed by the rich fruitiness of cherry pie filling. Mid-palate, a wave of vanilla frosting adds a smooth, almost confectionary note that rounds out the profile. While the mouthfeel is not overly complex, it is undeniably pleasant and creamy, making this an easy sipper.

Finish:

The finish is medium in length with a full, sweet viscosity that lingers gently on the tongue. Echoes of orchard fruit and soft vanilla trail off slowly, leaving a clean yet sugary afterglow.

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Final Thoughts:

Triple Dog Irish Whiskey is a flavorful and inviting pour that offers a dessert-like experience without veering into artificial sweetness. Its use of French oak and triple distillation lend it a smoothness that feels polished, while the fruit-forward and creamy profile makes it perfect for casual sipping or easygoing cocktails.

At $35.99, it delivers excellent value—especially for those looking to explore Irish whiskey with a sweeter, more dessert-driven profile. Its gold medal accolades feel well-earned, and it’s a strong contender in the approachable, flavor-packed Irish whiskey category.

Thank you to the folks at Triple Dog and Big Thirst Marketing for introducing me to this delicious sipper with no strings attached.

Doc Holliday 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Selection - Review

RELEASING JULY 1, 2025

World Whiskey Society's Doc Holliday 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon – Barrel 416

Selected by Whiskey Library, The Whiskey Fly, Bourbon Apprentice, and myself, The Bourbon Whiskey Library

Single Barrel 416

Stats:

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Barrel: #416 – Single Barrel Edition

• Age: 10 Years

• ABV: 62.5% (Cask Strength / 125 Proof)

• Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 13% Rye, 9% Malted Barley

Tasting Notes

Nose:

Rich and inviting right from the pour, the nose opens with Mexican sweet bread—that soft, yeasty sweetness laced with delicate spice. Notes of caramel corn bring a playful, fairground nostalgia, while vanilla and bright apple add a crisp, aromatic lift that keeps it from becoming too heavy. The complexity grows as it breathes, revealing the maturity of its 10-year aging.

Palate:

A bold, full-bodied entry greets the tongue with fresh warm pastry—think flaky crusts and sweet, buttery layers. Apple tart takes center stage mid-palate, soaked in caramel and topped with a brown sugar crust, delivering a balance of fruit, sweetness, and bakery spice. Even at cask strength, the integration is smooth and nuanced.

Finish:

The finish is where this barrel truly shines: viscous, oily, and endlessly coating. It wraps the palate in a luxurious texture with a final whisper of nutmeg, leaving you savoring the experience long after the sip is gone.

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Overall Impression

Barrel 416 of Doc Holliday’s 10-Year Single Barrel release is a standout example of high-proof elegance. It shows that cask strength doesn’t have to mean brash heat—it can mean depth, texture, and character. This is a dessert-in-a-glass bourbon that never veers into gimmickry. The selection panel—Whiskey Library, The Whiskey Fly, Bourbon Apprentice, and The Bourbon Whiskey Library—clearly had a shared vision for richness, balance, and flavor-forward impact.

A decadent pour with bakery shop charm and a finish that doesn’t quit. A must-try for fans of sweet-spice complexity and barrel-proof beauty.