I’d like to thank the folks at MGP and Gregory + Vine for providing this review sample to me with no strings attached.
Well, here we are, another November and another release of Remus Repeal Reserve. I look forward to this one every November. At 100° proof, it makes the perfect winter warme...
Wait. Wait. Now, wait just a dang minute. It’s August outside. Why on Earth is there a Bourbon that celebrates Repeal Day (December 5th) in my house in August?
Well, they’ve decided to time the release with September, National Bourbon Month, this year. And I for one, heartily approve. I mean this has been a pretty shit year and it’s nice to have nice things happen. And a fairly affordable Limited Release is a nice thing. Their press release describes it thusly:
In response to growing demand, Remus Repeal Reserve Series IV is planning an early fall release (timed with National Bourbon Month in September), and will roll out with a series of consumer tastings and events with special focus on the birthdate of George Remus (November 13) and Prohibition Repeal Day (December 5).
To be honest, this particular sample has been sitting in my closet for a month or more. They sent it out early, but I wanted to time this to closer to when other’s could get it. I was expecting that to be some time next month, but last week I got a marketing email from Binny’s in Illinois inviting folks to come in and buy a bottle of Remus Reserve Series IV. And, well, that bumped this to the front of the list.
Like all previous releases, Remus Repeal Reserve is a blend of two or more of the bourbons from the massive stocks of MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This year features a pair of 12-year-old Bourbons. One, which makes up 77% of the blend, is their 21% rye recipe. The rest of the blend is composed of their 36% rye recipe. Both of these were distilled in 2008.
Remus Repeal Reserve: Series IV
Purchase Info: This sample was graciously provided by the MGP for review purposes. The suggested retail price is about $84.99.
Price per Drink (50 mL): $5.67
Details: 50% ABV. The mash bill is composed of 77% 2008 Bourbon (21% Rye) 23% 2008 Bourbon (36% Rye). It’s available in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington DC.
Nose: Strong toffee and vanilla lead with hints of mint and citrus underneath. All followed with cinnamon and oak.
Mouth: Cinnamon, orange zest, mint, oak, almond, and maple.
Finish: Medium length and warmth. Notes of oak, cinnamon, mint, almond, and orange zest.
Thoughts: This is delicious. I think I say this every year, but I have yet to be disappointed by one of these. I'd say that Remus Repeal Reserve is consistently one of the best Limited Releases each year. I look forward to it every year and even though I get a sample, I almost always grab another bottle or two throughout the year. It’s a good price point and I can usually find it on the shelf. And these qualities are two of the three things I look for in a Bourbon (the third being a tasty Bourbon and this has that one covered too).
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