Blood Oath Pact No. 1

Description

Blood Oath Pact No. 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Volume: 750mL | Release Year: 2015 | Age: A Masterful Blend of 12-Year, 7-Year, and 6-Year Bourbons | Proof: 98.6 (49.3% ABV) | Cask Style: Traditional American Oak (Unfinished) | Rarity: Ghost Bottle / Extremely Limited Vault Allocation

The Genesis of a Bourbon Legend

In 2015, Master Blender John Rempe set out to create a sacred bond with whiskey enthusiasts: a promise to craft an entirely unique, small-batch marriage of mature Kentucky stocks that would never be replicated. Blood Oath Pact No. 1 is the historic foundation stone of that vow. Unlike later editions that experimented with exotic wine and spirit secondary finishes, the inaugural Pact No. 1 focuses entirely on the pure, untamed alchemy of traditional American charred white oak. Now an exceedingly rare “ghost bottle” in the secondary market, this original 2015 release is a trophy piece sought after by top-tier collectors worldwide.

The Secret Architecture of Pact No. 1

To establish the rich, multidimensional character of this initial release, Rempe hand-selected and married three beautifully aged straight bourbon whiskies:

• The 12-Year Component: A robust, deeply matured high-rye bourbon that acts as the backbone, injecting massive notes of heavy oak, rich leather, and deep vanilla sugars.

• The 7-Year Component: A smooth, balanced rye-forward bourbon that fills out the body with creamy caramel tones and soft orchard fruit nuances.

• The 6-Year Component: A vibrant, spirited rye-heavy bourbon that rounds out the blend, bringing a bright punch of lively baking spice and peppery complexity.

Tasting Notes from the Original Archive

Kept at the series’ signature 98.6 proof—the natural temperature of the human body—Pact No. 1 delivers its complex mash bill flavors with massive weight and a silky, approachable texture.

• Color: Bright, glowing deep copper with rich amber highlights.

• Nose: Luxuriously warm and sweet. Forward aromas of rich vanilla bean, dark honey, and toasted caramel open up to subtle undertones of toasted nuts, dry oak, and soft baking spices.

• Palate: Thick, oily, and satisfyingly full-bodied. The tongue is immediately coated in sweet butterscotch, dark chocolate, and maple syrup, which transition smoothly into robust black pepper, clove, and elegant, aged oak timber.

• Finish: Long, warm, and wonderfully dry. A lingering trail of charred oak wood sugars, cinnamon spice, and warm vanilla remains long after the last sip.

A True Modern Bourbon Collectible

Housed in the iconic apothecary-style flask with a vintage parchment label, hand-signed batch numbers, and a premium cork closure, Blood Oath Pact No. 1 is far more than a premium spirit—it is a piece of distilling history. Whether purchased as a high-end heirloom investment, an unforgettable gift for a lifetime celebration, or the final missing piece to complete your sequential Blood Oath collection lineup, Pact No. 1 remains an absolute masterpiece. Best enjoyed completely neat in a premium glencairn glass.