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Bourbon Review: Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Straight Bourbon

We review Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Straight Bourbon, a blend of MGP bourbons from 2007, 2013, and 2014, that are all aged in new American oak.

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Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Straight Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

About:

A blend of bourbons from 2007, 2013, and 2014 aged in new American oak, 50% ABV, mash bill: various, SRP $99.99/ 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
This whiskey is a pale mahogany in color.
Nose:
Although this whiskey doesn’t fill up a room with its aromatics, there’s a lot going on in the glass. On the nose, I pick up notes of dried fruits such as prunes and figs alongside aromatics of warm snickerdoodle cookies. I’m suddenly craving dessert. On revisiting the glass, I find more layers of raisin-studded brioche, toasted pecans, and chocolate milk. It’s funny how concentrated the notes are but only when you have your nose to the glass. I want to slather some butter on this and eat it warm.
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Comments:
I’m a sucker for a sweet and silky rye-heavy bourbon and often turn to MGP to satisfy the itch. Sipping this whiskey was a joy, with the aromatics dissolving on my tongue. It’s intense without being unctuous, and boldly aromatic without overwhelming. The palate lacks a touch on complexity, but it’s a fine whiskey for sipping, especially if you enjoy the MGP style.

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.

Suzanne Bayard

Suzanne Bayard struck out to the West Coast with her now husband almost a decade ago to explore the intersection of wine and policy in its world-class wine regions. She manages a Portland, OR bottle shop by day as the wine buyer and newsletter editor. She is also the Director of the Deep Roots Coalition, an organization of 30 Willamette Valley wineries that educate on and promote dry farming and sustainable practices. She joined the Whiskey Wash to explore two other passions: writing and whiskey.

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