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.