Remus Repeal Reserve Series V (2021 Medley)

The nose starts with a mix of florals, powdered sugar covered dehydrated apricots and dusty oak then milk chocolate covered caramel squares and toasted walnuts followed by anise spiced baked pears, charred orange peel and maraschino cherries that transitions to spearmint, cloves, ginger and polished leather with medium ethanol burn. The taste is a medium mouthfeel starting floral and sweet with powdered sugar dusted tropical fruit salad before a moderate spice that quickly fades to charred orange peel and dusty oak then milk chocolate covered caramel squares and toasted walnuts followed by anise spiced baked pears, sautéed cinnamon apples and black cherries that transitions to spearmint, cloves, ginger and polished leather with medium ethanol burn. The finish is medium length with a mild ashy oak spice, charred orange peel, anise spiced baked pears, spearmint, cloves, ginger and polished leather. This is a fantastic bourbon that combines traditional dusty old bourbon flavors with tropical fruits, florals and unique spices to create a complex and unique profile that differs from the normal bourbon profile with a bit more spice than I’d prefer, but not to the point of overpowering those unique flavors. For around $80+, this is a bargain in today’s insane priced market that I would highly recommend and a huge thanks to @soonershrink for providing me with a generous sample.

Nose of faint leather and citrus mingle with molasses. Palate of sweet oak and powdered pastry doughnut holes. Finish has caramel and light baking spices Another great example of MGP aged for many years that reflects the skill of an extremely talented distiller/blender.

Nice pour. No burn, nice flavor and spice, rye and oak but not too much rye.

Very, very good in my opinion. Maple, vanilla, birthday cake, pepper, rye spice, oak, grain. Never said this before on a whiskey but getting a hint of anise. Big fan.

Very smooth. Neat is the best. Incredible flavor profile. Glad I have two more bottle in reserve. Will acquire more if possible.