This one is good! Probably the best batch since 5. Compared to last year's batch 8, this one has much more dark fruit upfront and vanilla brown sugar in the middle. It finishes with a pleasant bittersweet oak. I believe the bittersweet oak influence comes from the 17-year-old bourbon, even though it's only 7% of the blend. The finish lingers, reminding me of dark chocolate.
Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX (2025 Medley)
Whiskey Bourbon Indiana 52% ABV
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About this bottle
This limited-edition bourbon represents the ninth annual release in the Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon series. Series IX is a medley of bourbon barrels aged between 10 and 18 years, including 7% 18-year-old (21% rye), 26% 11-year-old (36% rye), 23% 10-year-old (36% rye), and 44% 10-year-old (21% rye). It is bottled at 104 proof without chill-filtration. Limited quantities will be available starting September 2025, with a suggested retail price of $99.99.
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I detect a lot of cherries, chocolate, dark bitter oak but very pleasing and almost a dark chocolate flavor. This is truly wonderful!
Easy to drink and significantly above average. However, it's a "thin" bourbon that might remind some of a less expensive bourbon.
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Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.