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MGP is as soon as once more getting forward of the flood of fall bourbon releases with their crown jewel within the Remus line, Repeal Reserve. For these new to this one, it’s an annual restricted version that commemorates the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. This yr marks the fifth launch, and as all the time, it’s a mix of well-aged MGP inventory. Among the oldest but, in actual fact. Repeal Reserve IV, the very best launch I’ve personally encountered within the lineup, was a relatively easy mixture of two totally different high-rye bourbons distilled in 2008. This yr’s is significantly extra difficult with 5 totally different bourbons within the mix (probably the most but by my rely). To be particular, Repeal Reserve V is a mixture of 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). I believe that math checks out. Was all that additional mixing value it? Let’s see for ourselves.
The aroma is drier and extra wood-driven than Repeal Reserve IV, harkening again to a number of the collection’ earliest releases. Candy woodshop and toasty barrel char give method to roasted hazelnuts, cinnamon sugar, and flamed orange peel with loads of peppery spice within the combine. Because it opens, one other layer of leather-based, damp tobacco, and darkish cherry arrives. The palate is well-balanced with the identical brilliant oiliness of the 2020 launch however a noticeable enhance in barrel notes. It’s rather less candy, as effectively, with candied darkish cherry and juicy citrus notes in equal measure to buttery caramel sauce, damp espresso grinds, black pepper, clove, and chocolate mint. The oak and baking spice muscle in on the end, so it’s not fairly as beneficiant as final yr’s launch, however there’s nonetheless loads to savor with lingering notes of graham cracker, cinnamon stick, and toasted sugar. Followers of older MGP bourbons ought to search this one out, particularly at this value level.
100 proof.
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Remus Repeal Reserve Collection V Bourbon
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