Remus Repeal Reserve X & Rye + Mars Iwai Tasting LIVE!
Sep 18, 2026
Welcome to Bourbon Bytes! Tonight, we are splitting the stream in half for an epic whiskey Double Header.
First up, we are traveling to Japan to taste two incredible budget-friendly finds from Mars Shinshu: the Iwai 45 and the Iwai Rye Style Blended Japanese Whisky. For the second half, we are stepping into the Prohibition-era world of Ross & Squibb to taste the highly anticipated Remus Repeal Reserve X and the brand new Remus Repeal Reserve Rye. Grab a glass, jump into the live chat, and let's find out how these distinct profiles stack up!
🥃 Tonight's Double Header Lineup:
• Mars Shinshu Iwai 45 Japanese Whisky
• Mars Shinshu Iwai Rye Style Blended Japanese Whisky
• Remus Repeal Reserve X
• Remus Repeal Reserve Rye
Chapter Markers for the Replay Squad:
0:00 - Intro & The Epic Whiskey Double Header
7:07 - Tasting Mars Shinshu Iwai 45
15:58 - Tasting Mars Shinshu Iwai Rye Style Blended
23:13 - Bonus: Bardstown vs Mars Iwai Rye Comparison
27:32 - Halftime Chat & Water Break
33:23 - Tasting Remus Repeal Reserve X (10th Anniversary)
40:32 - Tasting the First-Ever Remus Repeal Reserve Rye
48:31 - Final Thoughts: Are Expensive LEs Still Worth It?
52:54 - Community Outro & Next Week's Oktoberfest Stream!
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Which half of the Double Header are you looking forward to most? Let me know in the comments below!
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