Lux Row Distillers tell BourbonBlog.com that Master Distiller and Master Blender John Rempe is renewing his annual pact with bourbon drinkers by releasing Blood Oath Pact 11 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Añejo Tequila Barrels.
But this year’s offering isn’t just about what’s in the bottle. Fans can mark their calendars for an exclusive launch day event in Bardstown, Kentucky or keep an eye out as bottles start landing on retail shelves soon. (We’ll share exactly how to get your hands on one later in this story.
Where Bourbon Meets Tequila: A Bold Pact is Sealed
Blood Oath Pact 11 is a blend of three distinctive bourbons: a 14-year ryed, a 10-year wheated, and a 7-year ryed that spent its final days mellowing in Añejo tequila barrels.
The result is a limited-edition pour bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV), with a flavor profile as rich as its backstory.
“The tasting experience for Blood Oath Pact 11 begins with the warmth of vanilla and black pepper, sweetly infused with spice and oak,” says Rempe. “From there, notes of cherry and citrus subtly emerge, guiding towards a velvety finish highlighted by black cherry and decadent dark chocolate. It’s a gorgeous expression that’s sure to surprise and please bourbon and tequila drinkers alike.”
What makes this year’s release especially unique is its finishing touch—those tequila-seasoned barrels. “Añejo tequila has delicious and rich notes due to its aging in bourbon barrels,” Rempe shares. “By utilizing the Añejo barrels for this year’s Pact 11, we brought our bourbon full circle while picking up all of the best attributes and flavor notes along the way.”
A Bottle Worth Hunting For
The full allocation of 51,000 bottles includes 1,400 which are being reserved for an upcoming Trilogy set,.
The remaining supply will be highly sought after by collectors and fans alike. Each bottle is adorned with a mahogany-colored label with gold detailing and comes nestled in a fire-branded wooden box, as is tradition for the Blood Oath series.
The Official Release in Bardstown
The official release kicks off April 26 at 9:30 a.m. with a special event at Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, where guests will enjoy snacks, samples, and the chance to purchase one bottle of Pact 11 per person (no holds or shipping). F
or those unable to attend, a limited run of 17,000 three-pack cases will begin hitting retail shelves across the U.S. in April, with a suggested retail price of $129.99 per 750 mL bottle.
And for those with an eye toward future collectibles, this release also builds anticipation for the next Blood Oath Trilogy set.
To track down a bottle of Blood Oath Pact 11 or learn more, visit LuxRowDistillers.com.
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