Blood Oath Bourbon Straight Whiskey Pact No. 11

Description

Blood Oath Pact No. 11 is a bold, innovative bourbon release that blends traditional aging with a distinctive finishing twist. It delivers rich caramel, dried-fruit complexity and a subtle agave/tequila barrel noteideal for both bourbon aficionados and adventurous drinkers.

Origins & Craftsmanship

This release from Lux Row Distillers is the 11th Pact in the Blood Oath series. The blend consists of:

• a 14-year-old rye-heavy bourbon,

• a 10-year-old wheated bourbon, and

• a 7-year-old rye-bourbon portion that was finished in aejo-tequila barrels.
  The final product is bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV) and comes in a limited edition run of around 51,000 bottles. The finishing in tequila barrels adds nuance and uniqueness to the classic bourbon core.

Critics Reviews

• Reviewer Christopher Null of DrinkHacker described Pact No. 11 as a charry, rye-heavy character that kicks off with classic bourbon spice and vanilla, then the aejo-tequila finish begins to emergesalted, herbal, peppery, and distinct.

• Whiskey critic Eric Hasman for Breaking Bourbon noted: It opens dessert-likeflan, golden raisin, mango, honeydew, orange bittersthen the palate brings vanilla pudding, lime zest, nutmeg, cinnamon and finishes with dry oak, sugar-cane, black currant and black pepper.
  These reviews highlight the unusual marriage of matured bourbon and tequila-barrel finishing and how the result stands out in the series.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Honey-gold amber colour. Aromas of golden raisins, mango, honeydew melon, orange bitters, vanilla and seasoned oak.

• Palate: Medium-to-full body with vanilla pudding sweetness, caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, lime zest, black-pepper spice, and subtle agave/tequila influence.

• Finish: Medium-long; dry oak tannin, sugar-cane syrup, black-currant depth, toasted coconut and a whisper of jalapeo pepper heat leave a lively impression.

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