It appears that $399 is what you have to pay to get top-tier bourbon such as this, and I’m confident that fans will pay well over that. It’s outside of my budget, but don’t let it stop you if you see it and feel spendy.
That Four Roses LESB nearly always sets the standard for September releases is part of why I don’t cringe over the $249 price. Though out of my budget, its costs justify the quality of the product.
This is mostly for collectors of Birthday Bourbon craving “the next one” to make a complete set. It’s a pass for those who recall better past Birthday releases.
Remus Repeal Reserve X Bourbon and Remus Repeal Reserve Rye dazzle the palate without draining your budget.
The mouthfeel carries far more weight than the nose implied it would, and that’s good, and it’s redolent of golden apple, light caramel, bread crust and barrel toast. This easy-going bourbon was built for neat drinking.
I’d consider this release a shot over the bow to any of Blade & Bow’s competitors. Twelve year whiskey at $65, for Pete’s sake! Drinkers want more of this!
This is a mature, well-structured whiskey that balances fruit, rye spice and oak accents. I can’t imagine any American whiskey drinker not liking this. It’s everything a good bourbon should be.
This is a dark fruit bomb of currant jam and a compote of cherries, blackberries and peaches that finishes with black pepper and black jelly bean. Vibrant and full bodied for sure, but heat is negligible.
If you’ve got the expendable skrilla to pour this for your good friends, do it. It’s as good as Maker’s Mark gets, so get ya some if you want to see experience that.
In year 7, big spice, chocolate depth and rich fruit rule the palate. Its transformation from the 6 year release is comparable to teens leaving home for freshman year in college, and returning for summer break noticeably more mature.
