This Remi is offered by La Maison Du Whisky in the “Through the Grapevine” line. The Lot 2005 hails from the Fins Bois region and this sample is from a generous friend.
Nose: Martinelli’s apple juice mixed with lemon Lysol, a little fall hay and white grapes
Palate: similar profile to the LMDW Lot 87 but fades a lot quicker. Tropical fruits and caramel hop on and then right back off, with a lingering alcoholic astringency – it’s not overpowering but you notice it. There is definitely a nice mouthfeel on this, showing Remi makes a quality distillate. I also get a little anise and licorice.
Finish: Like I said above, the flavor jumps onto the palate fast but then jumps right back off. Some caramel hangs on for a little while.
Thoughts
This is not bad by any measure. It’s a young and the youth shows, but still definitely drinkable. That said, the Lot 87 kind of crushes it. This is something I’d describe as an everyday pour but for the alcohol astringency and the price. So, I’m giving this an…
Grade: B minus
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