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Remus Repeal Reserve V Series is one Bourbon you cannot judge on the first pour. I was not a fan of the neck poor, but I have completely changed my mind on the second tasting. This blend has a rich spice profile with an underlying sweetness that is perfect. I found this combination to be somewhat unique. Never judge a Bourbon unless you have tried it at least three times on separate occasions, preferably from the same bottle.
Rating: 87
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Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.
- 90-100 Exceptional
- 80-89 Very Good
- 70-79 Average
- 60-69 Below Average
- 50-60 Drain Pour
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Detailed Tasting Notes
Nose Review - Rating: 82
On the nose, I’m getting a very light oak, peppery spice, and mild ethanol. Everything is gentle, the vanilla as well as a fruit that seems to be apricot. Because everything was so soft, I thought my nose may have been a little off. I had my wife, who has a much better nose than I do, take a whiff. She said the same thing; all of the notes were very mild. Nothing dominated.
Palate Review - Rating: 88
Remus Repeal has a strong rye and baking spice palate with an underlying layer of toffee sweetness that is enjoyable. Undeniably though, spice dominates the day. There's also a richness in the mouthfeel that is not necessarily associated with its viscosity. It's hard to explain.
Finish Review - Rating: 88
Remus Repeal Reserve V has a long, spice-dominated finish.
Uniqueness Review - Rating: 85
Remus Repeal Reserve V is a blend of five bourbons: 9% 2005 bourbon (21% rye), 5% 2005 bourbon (36% rye), 19% 2006 bourbon (21% rye), 13% 2008 bourbon (21% rye), and 54% 2008 bourbon (36% rye). That is a lot of blending that results in a fairly unique bourbon.
Value Review - Rating: 79
The price was a little steep in Georgia at $79.99.
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Smell IS taste. I am just a guy who has been hit with the bourbon bug and who has come to the conclusion that life is too short to drink average tasting bourbons. Go Gators!
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