Blood Oath Pact No. 7 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Blood Oath Pact No. 7 is the 2021 edition of Blood Oath, the limited-release bourbon series from Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, in which John Rempe blends rare bourbons into a one-time pact. This edition marries three ryed bourbons: an extra-aged 14-year-old, an 8-year-old, and a second 8-year-old finished in Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux, which adds sweetness and extra spice. The mash bill is corn, rye and barley, and it is bottled as a Kentucky straight bourbon at 49.3% ABV (98.6 proof). Each pact is made once and never repeated.

Tasting Notes: Caramel, oak, honey and stone fruit.

Nose: Caramel and assertive oak with a hint of honey.

Palate: Caramel and oak.

Finish: Apricot, honey and peach.

Serve: Neat or with a splash of water.