MGP/Ross & Squibb’s Remus particular editions are right here finally. We’re protecting them each on one mega-review, so let’s dive into every.
Remus Repeal Reserve Sequence VII Bourbon – Repeal Reserve is out as soon as once more, and for the seventh 12 months operating it takes a complete bunch of outdated, high-rye bourbons and mashes them collectively into what must be a showcase of all the perfect Indiana distilling has to supply. Sequence VII is comprised of barrels aged 9 to 16 years, and is manufactured from of: 6% 2007 Bourbon (21% Rye), 26% 2013 Bourbon (21% Rye), 26% 2013 Bourbon (36% Rye), 21% 2014 Bourbon (21% Rye), and 21% 2014 Bourbon (36% Rye). That’s a variety of bourbon however, extra importantly, a variety of rye within the combine, too. As has lengthy been the case in earlier releases, Remus Repeal Reserve exhibits a mushy starting, nosing with aromas of maple syrup, peach sweet, and a darker cherry fruit high quality. The cherry notes construct with time in glass, in the end layering in some chocolate overtones. The palate is wealthy and rewarding, and presents lots of the identical components as seen on the nostril. A reasonably candy be aware of brown sugar units the stage for aggressive notes of chocolate-covered cherries, moderated layers of baking spice, gingersnaps, and a splash of cola. There’s an Outdated Long-established-esque citrus high quality because the end builds; over ice this drinks dangerously near the basic cocktail — and dangerously straightforward, too. A light-weight peppermint be aware emerges on the end — although I didn’t catch it till my second glass. One other high shelf Remus Repeal Reserve — and considered one of my favorites within the lineup. 100 proof. A / $100
Remus Gatsby Reserve 2023 – Final 12 months’s inaugural Gatsby Reserve launch — the very best tier bottling within the Remus model — was an exploration of varied 15 12 months outdated whiskeys within the Remus rickhouses, and this 12 months’s providing is similar, that includes two bourbon mashbills (one 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt; and one 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% barley malt), once more supplied at cask energy — a surprisingly low 98.1 proof (simply barely hotter than final 12 months’s 97.8). The outcomes are once more excellent, although this can be a completely different animal than Gatsby 2022 and this 12 months’s Remus Reserve, reviewed above. The speedy fragrant be aware is considered one of darkish barrel char, pulled by means of layers of tobacco and dusky spices. The fruit current evokes raisin and figs, a pointy distinction to the brighter citrus character of Repeal VII. On the palate, the barrel char notes are fast to reach and heavy on the tongue, exhibiting alongside notes of darkish cherries, spiced raisins, and a wholesome layer of spearmint. The extra austere leatheriness of the whiskey fades with time in glass, however the expertise stays intense, all black fruit and spice, with some gritty char clinging to the end and, like Repeal VII, a dollop of mint to shut issues out. The brightness of Repeal received me over on this face to face, however the extra brooding Gatsby 2023 is actually a winner that stands by itself as nicely. 98.1 proof. A- / $200
Remus Repeal Reserve Sequence VII Bourbon
$100
