Blood Oath Pact 4 is a masterful union of three well-bred bourbons. The first, an extra-aged-12-year-old bourbon. The second, a rich 10-year-old-bourbon. The third, a 9-year-old bourbon finished in toasted barrels. Lux Row DistillersClick to explore our complete library of reviews to help you choose your next perfect bottle.
Blood Oath Pact 4 Bourbon
- DISTILLER: Lux Row Distillers produced but sourced from another distillery. (Rumored to be Heaven Hill.)
- MASH BILL: Blend of 3 Kentucky straight bourbons - mash bills are undisclosed
- AGE: A blend of 12-year, 10-year and 9-year bourbons
- YEAR: 2018
- PROOF: 98.6° (49.3% ABV)
- MSRP: $99.99
Blood Oath Collection
Learn more about the origin of the Blood Oath bourbon line and read our reviews of Pacts 1, 2 and 3.
Blood Oath Pact 4 Bourbon Background Info
Blood Oath Series Continues With Release of Pact No. 4
Fourth expression in ultra-premium series debuts with commemorative packaging
(St. Louis) March 12, 2018 – The fourth installment of the acclaimed Blood Oath ultra-premium bourbon series – Pact No. 4 – has launched this month. Blood Oath combines rare, top-notch bourbons, blended and bottled by hand for a distinctively exclusive and unimagined Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
Pact No. 4 continues the tradition with a masterful union of three well-bred Kentucky straight bourbons that come together for a unique and complex flavor profile. The first is an extra-aged 12-year bourbon that provides a mellow finish with deep oak undertones, and the second is a rich 10-year bourbon that adds caramel and honey flavors. The third, a nine-year bourbon, rounds out the flavors as it is finished in toasted bourbon barrels – adding deep chocolate, vanilla and spice flavors.
“We finished the nine-year bourbon in a toasted barrel to add an extra layer of flavor. The gentle heating adds more caramel and chocolate accents, as well as a spicier flavor. The toasted barrels, combined with the aging in traditional charred barrels, create a uniquely complex bourbon like no other,” says John Rempe, creator of Blood Oath and head distiller and master blender at Lux Row Distillers. “This bourbon starts off with a strong oak nose and finishes with a robust spice, followed by an ultra-smooth lasting caramel, vanilla and oak.”
This year’s release will also be sold in a commemorative stained wooden box, reminiscent of the toasted barrels used during the finishing process. Like its predecessors, the bottle is topped with a custom, eco-friendly natural cork, sealed and labeled with certificate-style paper stock signed by John Rempe and bottled at 98.6 proof. Pact No. 4 is available nationally in 750ml bottles, with a suggested retail price of $99.99.
Pact No. 4 is limited release, with only 12,000 cases (3-packs) created; this bourbon will never be made again. The Blood Oath series launched in 2015 with Pact No. 1, and will highlight a different variant, or Pact, each year.
Blood Oath Pact No. 4 launches just as Lux Row Distillers – the future home of the Blood Oath series among other bourbon brands – begins production and prepares to open its doors for visitors this spring as a new distillery experience coming to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Disclaimer: Luxco provided Bourbon & Banter with a sample of their product for this review. We appreciate their willingness to allow us to review their products with no strings attached. Thank you.
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I read the accusation a couple years ago that this is just Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (the chocolate is a dead giveaway) mixed with a couple cheaper whiskies, to which they add a nice story, and sell to you for $100. Anything to it?
We’re all pretty sure the whiskey is Heaven Hill due to the relationship that exists between Luxco and HH. I wouldn’t be surprised that its got at least some of the same mash bill as Elijah Craig but the proof doesn’t come into play in that way. It’s all barrel proof until it’s proofed down either before blending or after it’s all blended.
Anthony Sims
Will this be released to any stores in the Fort Smith, AR area?
They have a whiskey locator here: https://luxrowdistillers.com/blood-oath/
If nothing comes up I would reach out to your local store and ask them about timing and availability.
Maybe i’ll have a try in my local bar, if he has it of course! 🙂 it’s a little pricey for me.