Every year, the folks at Lux Row release Blood Oath Pact. Recently, the popular distillery announced that it’s that time of year again. The 2026 version is the twelfth iteration of this Kentucky Straight Bourbon from master distiller John Rempe, and it is sure to be highly sought after among whiskey drinkers and collectors alike.
Blood Oath Pact 12
This limited-release whiskey is made with a blend of high-rye bourbons, including a 9-year-old bourbon, a 12-year-old bourbon, and a 7-year-old bourbon finished first in Montepulciano casks, then in Sangiovese casks. To say that this is an epic, multi-layered expression is a total understatement.
According to the brand, the result is a memorable, 98.6-proof expression loaded with flavors such as fruity, red wine, black cherry, fresh leather, cocoa powder, herbs, oak, and more.
“I’m a fan of Italian wines’ flavor profiles and complexities, and I’m proud I was able to find the perfect combination for my first double Italian wine cask finish. Although I won’t share the recipe, I can tell you the complexity and nuances that the Montepulciano and Sangiovese casks have brought to this year’s Blood Oath Pact are next level,” Rempe says.
“Pact 12 opens with notes of stone fruit and caramel, balanced with a hint of vanilla. Then cocoa, leather, and oak develop over the mid-palate, leading to a pleasant spice and black cherry finish. It’s a stellar pour, and I can’t wait to share it.”
Where can I buy it?
Blood Oath Pact 12 is a limited release and will be available beginning on April 25th at Lux Row Distillers while supplies last for the suggested retail price of $129.99 for a 750ml bottle.
