Remus Bourbon invites accounts to experience the Remus Distiller's Vault private collection barrel program

Rhea-AI Summary

Remus Bourbon (NASDAQ:MGPI) launched the Remus Distiller's Vault private collection barrel program on March 18, 2026, inviting accounts and bourbon groups to select single barrels in person from Master Distiller Ian Stirsman's private collection.

Three age options are offered (11-, 9- and 7-year), proofs and mash bills vary by age, and a minimum suggested retail price is listed at $69.99 per 700mL bottle. Accounts start requests via the SignatureSelection.Luxco.com portal.

News Market Reaction – MGPI

-3.18%

1 alert

-3.18% News Effect

-3.6% Trough Tracked

-$12M Valuation Impact

$357M Market Cap

0.0x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, MGPI declined 3.18%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -3.6% from its starting point during tracking. This price movement removed approximately $12M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $357M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Barrel ages: 7, 9, and 11 years 11-Year mash bill: 36% rye 9-Year mash bill: 49% rye +5 more

8 metrics

Barrel ages 7, 9, and 11 years Remus Distiller's Vault private collection barrels

11-Year mash bill 36% rye 11-Year Remus Bourbon option

9-Year mash bill 49% rye 9-Year Remus Bourbon option

7-Year mash bill 100% malted rye 7-Year Remus Bourbon option

11-Year proofs 115.2 and 116.8 proof 11-Year Remus Bourbon offerings

9-Year proofs 115.5 and 116.7 proof 9-Year Remus Bourbon offerings

7-Year proof 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) 7-Year Remus Bourbon option

Minimum SRP $69.99 per 700mL All three Remus Distiller's Vault barrel options

Market Reality Check

Price: $16.50 Vol: Volume 302,019 is below t...

normal vol

$16.50 Last Close

Volume Volume 302,019 is below the 20-day average of 410,610, suggesting limited pre-news participation. normal

Technical Shares at $17.28 are trading below the 200-day MA of $26.08 and sit at the 52-week low, over 50% under the 52-week high of $34.985.

Peers on Argus

MGPI was down 0.69% while peers were mixed: CASK up 11.11%, SNDL up 0.7%, WVVIP ...

MGPI was down 0.69% while peers were mixed: CASK up 11.11%, SNDL up 0.7%, WVVIP slightly positive, and SBEV down 4.39%. This points to stock-specific factors rather than a coordinated sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 17 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 17	Packaging/size launch	Positive	-0.7%	El Mayor introduced 375mL Blanco and Reposado formats at $14.99 MSRP.
Mar 10	Limited whiskey release	Positive	-0.4%	Remus launched Experimental Series No. 2 wheat whiskey at $69.99 per 700mL.
Feb 25	Earnings and guidance	Negative	-21.2%	Full-year 2025 sales and EBITDA declined, with a large non-cash impairment and net loss.
Feb 25	Dividend declaration	Neutral	-21.2%	Board declared a routine $0.12 per share quarterly cash dividend.
Feb 24	Premium bourbon launch	Positive	+1.9%	Yellowstone announced Recollection Bourbon, an 8-year 110-proof release at $69.99.

Pattern Detected

Recent branded-spirit product launches have often seen flat-to-negative next-day moves, while the weak 2025 results coincided with a sharp decline.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, MGPI has focused on branded spirits innovation, including new Yellowstone, Remus, and El Mayor formats and releases, typically priced around $69.99. Despite these positive brand developments, shares sold off sharply after Q4/FY 2025 results showed revenue and EBITDA declines and a large non-cash impairment, and the stock now trades at its 52-week low. Today’s Remus Distiller’s Vault barrel program continues the premiumization and limited-release strategy seen in prior news.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights MGPI’s continued focus on premium and experiential offerings, with the ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights MGPI’s continued focus on premium and experiential offerings, with the Remus Distiller’s Vault program offering 7-, 9-, and 11-year barrels at a minimum $69.99 per 700mL. It follows several recent brand launches across the portfolio. Investors may monitor how such higher-end, limited programs contribute to mix, pricing power, and brand equity in the wake of softer 2025 financial results and the stock’s positioning at its 52-week low.

Key Terms

mash bill, proof

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mash bill technical

"11-Year Bourbon with a mash bill of 36% rye"

A mash bill is the recipe of grains (such as corn, rye, barley, or wheat) used to make a distilled spirit; it determines the basic flavor profile and character of a whiskey or similar product. For investors, the mash bill matters because it influences production costs, consumer preference, brand identity, regulatory labeling, and supply-chain risk—similar to how a bakery’s choice of flour mix affects the taste, cost, and market positioning of its breads.

proof technical

"Available in 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) and 116.8 proof (58.4% ABV) varieties"

Proof is documented evidence or convincing data that supports a company’s claim—such as that a product works, a technology performs as promised, or a reported result is genuine. For investors it matters because proof reduces uncertainty and helps separate marketing from reality, much like a receipt or photo confirms a purchase; stronger, verifiable proof typically lowers risk and can increase confidence in a firm’s future prospects.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Accounts and bourbon groups can select rare barrels in person from the master distiller's private collection

ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the era of Prohibition, there were those who had their secret stashes, and those who didn't. That spirit carries on to this day at the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery, home of award-winning Remus Bourbon. Accounts and bourbon groups are invited to experience the Remus Distiller's Vault barrel program – and make a barrel pick from Master Distiller Ian Stirsman's private collection of Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 7, 9 or 11 years.

Stirsman set aside some of Ross and Squibb's most interesting and unique barrels for the Remus Distiller's Vault Single Barrel program. The limited selection of barrels is reserved for those who want to go behind the scenes at Ross & Squibb for the ultimate experience to hand-select the perfect bourbon alongside Stirsman.

"Distiller's Vault takes the barrel pick process to a much more personal level than we've done before," said Stirsman. "It's a chance for accounts to get a rare behind-the-scenes experience and select some really unique barrels."

Customers will choose from three different options:
11-Year Bourbon with a mash bill of 36% rye

• Available in 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) and 116.8 proof (58.4% ABV) varieties, with a minimum suggested retail price of $69.99 per 700mL bottle

9-Year Bourbon with a mash bill of 49% rye

• Available in 115.5 proof (57.75% ABV) and 116.7 proof (58.35% ABV) varieties, with a minimum suggested retail price of $69.99 per 700mL bottle

7-Year Bourbon with a mash bill of 100% malted rye

• Available at 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV), with a minimum suggested retail price of $69.99 per 700mL bottle 

Once bottled, Remus Distiller's Vault is presented in an elegant bottle featuring vertical fluting detail. The distinctive red and gold label displays the age statement below the "Selected By" account name, which is flanked by the proof and ABV details on either side.

Accounts and bourbon groups can start their request by contacting the Remus Bourbon Barrel Team through the online Remus Distiller's Vault barrel selection portal at SignatureSelection.Luxco.com/Brands/Remus. If an in-person distillery visit is not an option for an account, Stirsman may be able to arrange an account visit. To learn more about Remus Bourbon, visit RemusBourbon.com and follow @remusbourbon on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

About Luxco
Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products with a mission to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Luxco operates as MGP Ingredients Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) Branded Spirits division since its acquisition in 2021. The company's extensive and award-winning premium portfolio includes brands from four distilleries: Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Penelope and Remus bourbon are produced; Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Rebel, Ezra Brooks, and Blood Oath bourbons; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Bourbon; and Arandas, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas including Cortada, El Mayor, Escasa and Exotico. For more information, visit Luxco.com.

Media Contact:
Patrick Barry (314)540-3865
Patrick@Byrnepr.net 

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SOURCE Ross & Squibb Distillery

FAQ

What is the Remus Distiller's Vault program from Remus Bourbon (MGPI) announced March 18, 2026?

It is a private single-barrel selection program for accounts to pick barrels in person. According to Remus Bourbon, Master Distiller Ian Stirsman set aside rare 7-, 9- and 11-year barrels for hand-selection by accounts and bourbon groups.

Which barrel ages and proofs are available in the Remus Distiller's Vault program (MGPI)?

Three ages are offered: 11-, 9- and 7-year single barrels with high proofs. According to Remus Bourbon, proofs include 115.2/116.8 for 11-year, 115.5/116.7 for 9-year, and 115.2 for 7-year variants.

What are the mash bills and suggested retail price for Remus Distiller's Vault bottles (MGPI)?

Mash bills differ by age and price is uniform at the suggested minimum. According to Remus Bourbon, mash bills are 36% rye (11-year), 49% rye (9-year) and 100% malted rye (7-year), with MSRP $69.99 per 700mL.

How can accounts request a barrel pick for Remus Distiller's Vault (MGPI)?

Accounts start requests through the online barrel selection portal. According to Remus Bourbon, interested accounts should use SignatureSelection.Luxco.com/Brands/Remus to begin arranging in-person or possible account visits.

Will Remus Distiller's Vault bottles display selection details on the label for MGPI buyers?

Yes, bottles show selection and proof details on the label. According to Remus Bourbon, the bottle features vertical fluting, a red and gold label, and the age statement under the 'Selected By' account name.