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Bourbon Review: Remus Highest Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey

We review Remus Highest Rye Straight Bourbon, a 6 year old Indiana straight bourbon with a mash bill consisting of 51% corn, 39% rye, and 10% malted rye.

OVERALL RATING

8
$55.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Remus Highest Rye Straight Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

About:

54.5% ABV, 109 proof; A 6-year-old Indiana straight bourbon; The mash bill consists of 51% corn, 39% rye, and 10% malted rye; 750ml; $55.
Appearance:
Deep amber with glints of mahogany.
Nose:
There is a slight acetone note at the beginning, but then it goes into this metallic, meaty, and herbaceous concoction. The baking spices are there with a hint of espresso. However, I cannot escape the savory elements. It is like a beautiful slow-cooked brisket smoked with cherry wood—medium rare and juicy. It has a hint of salt and buttermilk biscuits coming through the backend.
Palate:
Boy is it hot and spicy. The cherry comes through more on the palate than it does on the nose. It’s herbal with thyme, but overall it is peppery with a bit of barbecue pit smoke. The oak hits quickly, adding character rather than blandness. As it eats at the sides of my tongue, it feels like a burning ember in my stomach, yet I want more.
Finish:
Comments:
The Remus High Rye Straight Bourbon will make you a masochist tolerating the aggressive burn from the two types of rye. I couldn’t decide if I liked it or not until I let it breathe. I do prefer it on the rocks or in a cocktail since the proof is too much with the rye spice.rnrnI would put it in a flight of bourbon, high rye, and rye. It’s bold. It’s tasty. It’s not for beginners.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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