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Bourbon Review: Remus Repeal Reserve VI Straight Bourbon Whiskey

We review the latest release of Remus Repeal Reserve. It's a blend of five different bourbons from Ross & Squibb Distillery at MGP.

OVERALL RATING

10
$99.99
  • Ian Arnold, ex-bartender and whisky enthusiast, now navigates the IT world.
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Remus Repeal Reserve VI Straight Bourbon Whiskey (image via Ian Arnold)

Tasting Notes

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50% ABV. This is composed of five bourbons: 2% 2008 bourbon (21% Rye), 17% 2012 bourbon (36% Rye), 27% 2012 bourbon (21% Rye), 29% 2014 bourbon (21% Rye) and 25% 2014 bourbon (36% Rye). SRP is $99.99 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
This is a light amber in the glass with some golden highlights. Forms small beads on the side of the glass that form long thick legs.
Nose:
The nose is delightful and makes me think of a spiced butterscotch. I get heavy brown sugar with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. This is followed by some lesser notes of fig jam and vanilla.
Palate:
On the front is a general toffee sweetness with a hint of honeyed fruit, it is surprisingly light for how rich the nose is. This transitions to a robust finish filled with spice and brown sugar. The finish dries out to a leathery note that lingers on the tongue for quite some time inviting you to drink again for that initial sweetness. For 50% ABV I can feel the alcohol, but it never becomes abrasive, it just leaves me with an intense warming sensation. The addition of water brings out more of the toffee flavors with almost a nutty quality and the baking spice gives way to an intense black pepper.
Finish:
Comments:
This is another fantastic release of Remus Repeal Reserve. But what do you expect when the company that others go to for their product releases their own pick of barrels? It is going to be something special. I highly recommend getting a bottle of this year’s release if you like a bourbon with a bit of spice to it.

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.

Ian Arnold

Ian Arnold brings eight years of bartending expertise to the table, having honed his skills in renowned establishments across California, Australia, and Portland. His most recent position behind the bar was at the esteemed Multnomah Whisk(e)y Library. A dedicated member of the Oregon Bartenders' Guild's leadership team, Ian also served as a judge for numerous cocktail competitions. Currently working in the IT field, he continues to delight guests with his bartending prowess. In his leisure time, Ian enjoys playing board games and savoring the complexities of Japanese whisky.

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