Hump Day! And I had the day off ... and the next 4 days off too, woo... Time to celebrate! Today I'm doing a head to head comparison between Maker's Mark Private Select, coming in at 54.5% ABV and Remus Repeal Reserve Series IV Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 50% ABV, aged 12 years.
First up, Maker's Mark. On the nose, I get oak and some brown sugar, along with some cinnamon, clove and other spices. Nothing too surprising on the taste, certainly Maker's Mark, with brown sugar, cinnamon. and spice. Water seems to bring out the sweetness and brown sugar, while rounding off the edges - I probably prefer it with some water. I'll rate it 3.5 / 5.0.
Onto Remus Repeal Reserve. I reviewed Series II and liked it, so I split a bottle of Series IV with a friend. Very nice on the nose, with caramel and toffee and a hint of wood. The taste has a nice rye like spice along with some caramel. Quite good. For me, water brings out more of the wood. I prefer this one neat. I think I like this one over the Maker's Mark, I'll rate it 3.75 / 5.0 (which is the same rating I gave Series II). Cheers, and Happy Thanksgiving (:
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