Full List of Blood Oath Bourbon Releases, Proof, Ranked, and More
Blood Oath Bourbon has been released once annually since the concept of the brand was developed bymaster distiller John Rempe in 2014. The Blood Oath bourbon whiskey is a super premium product of Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the juice in the bottle is actually their distillate.
John Rempe, a student of both bourbon and science, has a common goal in mind that is bigger than the distillery itself. The pact is to seek out the best combinations of rare and wonderful juice, regardless of the distillery it was produced at, then blend and bottle them for a one-of-kind expression. Moreover, the Blood Oath Pact is this rare whiskey shall never be made again, and many of the recipes are only known by its master distiller.
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As for the bourbon itself, it is a unique blend of whiskies which has no loyalty to any one distillery or any one approach to blending whiskey for that matter. For example,Blood Oath Pact 7 is a combination ofthreeKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey distillates. It features an eight-year-old rye bourbon, a second batch of eight-year juice aged in Sauternes casks, and a third 14-year rye bourbon.
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Pact 9
Pact 9 is a blend of three ryed bourbons. One, a 16-year ryed bourbon. A 12-year ryed bourbon. And, a 7-year ryed bourbon finished in Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks. Nose this bourbon and experience a sweet sherry symphony of aromas like figs, and then dive into the flavor profile which includes plums and raisins with additional notes such as molasses, chocolate, tobacco. All these nuances culminate into an exceptionally flavorful dram.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep dark amber with long legs
- Aroma: Sweet sherry with hints of ripe fruit
- Palate: A melody of ripe fruits including figs, plums, and raisins, with notes of molasses and chocolate
- Finish: Long lasting fruit notes complemented by hints of spicy oak
- Barrel Details: Blood Oath Pact 9’s unique flavor notes come from its finish in Oloroso Sherry casks sourced from the Sherry Triangle region in Southwest Spain
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: April 2023
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $130
- Secondary Price: $250
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Pact 8
Pact 8 is a blend of three bourbons. One, a 14-year ryed bourbon. Two, an 11-year ryed bourbon. And three, and 8-year ryed bourbon finished in Calvados casks from the Normandy region of France. The Calvados cask finish produces a slight apple on the nose with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Think a unique blend of Northern France by way of Kentucky.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep dark amber withlong legs.
- Aroma: Slight apple on the nose with hints of vanilla and cinnamon
- Palate: Ripe apples and juicy pears combined with butterscotch and hints of chocolate
- Finish: Apples, pears, butterscotch, and chocolate
- Barrel Details: Blood Oath Pact 8 adds additional flavors from the Calvados Casks, sourced from the Normandy region of France
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: Spring 2022
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $100
- Secondary Price: $155
Pact 7
Pact 7 is a blend of three bourbons. One, a 14-year extra-aged ryed bourbon. Two, an 8-year ryed bourbon. And three, another 8-year ryed bourbon, finished in sauternes wine casks from the Bordeaux region of France. This produces a balance of sweetness with additional spice. This marriage of bourbon and asauternes wine casks finish proves again that this combination pairs well together.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep dark amber withlong legs.
- Aroma: Caramel and strong oak, backed up with hints of honey
- Palate: Caramel and oak.
- Finish: Apricots, honey, and peaches.
- Barrel Details: Blood Oath Pact 7 acquires additional flavor notes from Sauternes wine casks sourced from the Bordeaux region in France.
Pact 6
Pact 6 is a blend of bourbons-each on its own a ryed to be remembered. One, a 14-year– dark with oak, leather and tobacco. Two, and 8-year—toasty warm with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. And three, a 7-year—full of roasted caramel and honeyed raisin, then rested and mellowed in Cognac casks for a finish that’s all Kentucky heat with a touch of crème brulee sweet.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep dark amber withlong legs.
- Aroma: Caramel, butterscotch, brandy and vanilla
- Palate: Caramel with hints of spiced raisins and dark berries.
- Finish: Lingering spice and nutty.
- Barrel Details: Blood Oath Pact 6 adds additional flavors with the Cognac Barrel Finish.
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: Spring 2020
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $100
- Secondary Price: $200
Pact 5
Pact 5 is a blend of three bourbons. One, a 13-year mahogany bourbon, un‑apologetically peppery with shavings of dark chocolate. Two, an 11-year silky, wheated bourbon rich with vanilla and honey. And three, an 8-year find, finished in Caribbean rum barrels to impart orange, brown sugar and warm island spice. This Kentucky bourbon takes you for a little adventure through the Caribbean Sea.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep dark amber withlong legs.
- Aroma: Sweet, vanilla and brown sugar, hints of dark rum.
- Palate: Sweet dark rum notes, vanilla, carmalized sugar, dark fruit.
- Finish: A long finish with hints of brown sugar and raisins.
- Barrel Details: Blood Oath Pact 5 adds additional flavors with the Caribbean Rum Cask Finish.
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: Spring 2019
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $100
- Secondary Price: $170
Pact 4
Pact 4 is a blend of three bourbons, each bringing it’s own voice to the rich harmony found inside each bottle. The first, an extra-aged 12-year-old bourbon, provides a mellow, smooth finish with deep oak undertones. The second, a rich 10-year-old bourbon, provides warm caramel and honey flavors. The third, a 9-year-old bourbon finished in toasted bourbon barrels, adds deep chocolate, vanilla with extra spice. This combination of juice with the toasted barrels adds another layer of smoothness.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep dark amber withlong legs.
- Aroma: Caramel and strong oak, backed up with rich vanilla and chocolate.
- Palate: Rich caramel, honey and spicy oak, followed with smooth vanilla and warm chocolate undertones from the toasted barrels.
- Finish: Robust spice followed by ultra-smooth finish, with lasting caramel, vanilla and oak.
- Barrel Details: Blood Oath Pact 4 adds more flavor complexity by combining toasted barrels with charred barrels.
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: Spring 2018
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $100
- Secondary Price: $155
Pact 3
Pact 3 is a blend of two bourbons. Taking the lead is a far-from-shy, sharp and floral rye, finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for a dry, blackberry and espresso complexity. This, coupled with a well-seasoned, rye bourbon, rich with fragrant vanilla, toasted caramel, oranges and oak. You will be grateful for this fateful affair between Kentucky’s Bourbon Country and California’s Wine Country.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep dark amber withlong legs.
- Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, stone fruit, cocoa, oak.
- Palate: Caramel, vanilla, creamy smooth from the barrel finish, toasted oak, apricots, higher spice than the previous pacts but still ultra-smooth for the proof.
- Finish: Long lingering spice, balanced and surprisingly-smooth at this high proof, with lasting caramel and oak.
- Barrel Details: Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finish: For the third chapter in the Blood Oath epic, we’ve conspired with like-minded craftsmen in the heart of California wine country. Nestled in the Oakville region of Napa Valley—famous for its fertile, alluvial soil—Swanson Vineyard has been making nationally known and limited, small batch Bordeaux style wines for over three decades. These prized Cabernet barrels add an unforgettable layer of complexity to the whiskey.
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: Spring 2017
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $100
- Secondary Price: $155
Pact 2
Pact 2 is a blend of three bourbons. One, a spirited bourbon with a decidedly rye mash bill, unmistakably oaky and strong. Two, a disarmingly-smooth, wheated bourbon to soften the edges, yet intensify the flavor. And three, a port-barrel finished rye for a velvety sweet goodbye. Blended together, they produce a rich marriage.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Dark, golden amber in color.
- Aroma: Toasted oak, caramel & maple syrup with vanilla, cocoa, tobacco leaf and dried fruits.
- Palate: Slightly sweet & spicy with a velvety smooth finish.
- Finish: Smooth, long and dry with a touch of spice and fruit.
- Barrel Details: Number 3 char which equates to a 25-30 second burn resulting in a depth of about one sixteenth of an inch.
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: Spring 2016
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $100
- Secondary Price: $155
Pact 1
Pact 1 is a blend of two bourbons. The first batch, a spicy bourbon with a mash bill favoring rye, barrel aged for a subtle woodiness. This, artfully braided with a smooth, but never soft, wheated bourbon of memorable curves. Finally, a more experienced, oaky bourbon with a rye-based mash comprises the second batch. None overpowers the other, agreeing to co-exist in harmony.
Review & Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Dark, golden amber in color.
- Aroma: Vanilla, spice. Peppery, with maple caramel and chocolate notes. Plenty of oak and an apricot finish.
- Palate: Rich notes of vanilla and cocoa, smooth honey with notes of tobacco and orange.
- Finish: Smooth, long and dry with a touch of spice and fruit.
- Barrel Details: Number 3 char which equates to a 25 – 30 second burn resulting in a depth of about one sixteenth of an inch.
Details & Buyers Guide
- Release Date: Spring 2015
- Proof: 98.6 (48.3 ABV)
- MSRP: $100
- Secondary Price: $155
Blood Oath Trilogy
The Blood Oath Trilogy is essentially a pack with multiple Blood Oath Pacts, otherwise known as releases. Currently available is a Blood Oath Trilogy First Edition and the Blood Oath Trilogy Second Edition.
The allocation for these three-bottle packs is 1,400. It is safe to assume, that once Blood Oath Pact 9 is released in 2023, the Blood Oath Trilogy Third Edition will also be available.
- Blood Oath Trilogy First Edition: Pact 1, Pact 2, Pact 3
- Blood Oath Trilogy Second Edition: Pact 4, Pact 5, Pact 6
- Blood Oath Trilogy Third Edition: Pact 7, Pact 8, Pact 9
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The Blood Oath Attests
That every batch of Blood Oath is the undertaking of one man — a student of both bourbon and science. Loyal to no one family, favoring no one distillery and bound by no one philosophy – this bourbon connoisseur has one goal in mind – to seek out bourbons rare and wonderful, famous and forgotten. Then bottle them in combinations previously unimagined for a lucky few. Not to cater to anyone’s loyalties, he has sworn to never reveal where he finds his bourbon, but only to promise to choose and make the best he knows. Loose lips never tasted something so special.
– The Blood Oath Attests
MSPR Price vs Secondary Price
The Blood Oath Bourbon MSRP Price is around $100, while the secondary price can climb over $200-plus. Naturally, older batches are more rare and expensive.
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Blood Oath Bourbon Review
The Lux Row Master Distiller, John Rempe describes Blood Oath bourbon as, “I have the luxury of not being tied down to one specific distillery for this brand. I have the ability to sample many of the finest bourbons available to make the perfect blend for each Blood Oath Pact.”
Pacts Ranked
While every bourbon lover will find their very own personal favorites, there are a few consensus standpoints. The earlier releases are commonly praised, including Pact 1 and Pact 2. Furthermore, Pact 7 gets high marks as the bourbon aged in Sauternes cask finish play well together.
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Blood Oath Bourbon Overview
Producer: Lux Row Distillery
Release Category: Limited-Edition, Allocated
Release Frequency: 1 Batch Per Year
Release Season: Spring/ Summer
ABV: 49.3% (98.6 Proof)
Bottle Size: 750ml
MSRP Price: $100
Avg. Price Retail: $120
AVG Secondary Price: $200+ (early batches more valuable)
Production Codes: DSP-KY-113, DSP-CA-63, DSP-MD-11, DSP-KY-12, DSP-KY-24
Mash Bill: Varies by Release
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FAQs
Is Blood Oath bourbon rare?
Yes, this bourbon is an allocated release. By number, the release of Blood Oath Pact 8 includes a total allocation of 51,00 bottles, 1,400 of which will be held back for a future Trilogy Pack release.
How much is a bottle of blood oath bourbon?
The MSRP of a 750ml bottle of Blood Oath bourbon is $100.
How many Blood Oath Bourbons are there?
There are currently eight releases of Blood Oath bourbons.
Is Blood Oath bourbon sourced?
By the nature of this concept, it is assumed that some of the juice is sourced whiskey. Moreover, Master Distiller John Rempe, states “I’ve once again sourced three great bourbons for Blood Oath Pact 8, and I’m particularly excited to include a bourbon finished in Calvados casks.”
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