Blood Oath Pact No. 10

Description

Blood Oath Pact No. 10 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Volume: 750mL | Release Year: 2024 | Age: A Curated Blend of 14-Year, 11-Year, and 7-Year Bourbons | Proof: 98.6 (49.3% ABV) | Cask Style: Finished in Double-Toasted Cabernet Franc and Merlot Casks | Presentation: Commemorative 10th Anniversary Wooden Display Box

A Decade of Sacred Blending Mastery

Ten years ago, Master Blender John Rempe made a solemn vow to whiskey enthusiasts: to craft an entirely unique, unrepeatable small-batch marriage of mature Kentucky straight bourbons that would never be replicated. To celebrate the monumental tenth chapter of this ultra-premium series, Blood Oath Pact No. 10 delivers one of the most sophisticated wine cask finishes in the brand’s history. By finishing an elite trio of extra-aged bourbons in dual varietal Double-Toasted Cabernet Franc and Merlot casks, Rempe weaves a luxurious Old World depth directly into the bold, sweet baseline of classic American timber.

The Architecture of the 10th Pact

To handle the complex, deeply structured tannins of the toasted red wine wood, Rempe hand-selected three exceptional straight bourbons from the choice upper tiers of the rickhouse:

• The 14-Year Component: A stately, ultra-aged high-rye bourbon that acts as the heavy backbone, anchoring the blend with antique leather, tobacco leaf, and dense wood sugars.

• The 11-Year Component: A beautifully mature, silk-smooth bourbon that expands the mid-palate with luscious notes of rich butterscotch and toasted vanilla bean.

• The 7-Year Component: A vibrant, spirited rye-forward bourbon that cuts through the rich wine sweetness, introducing a lively burst of black pepper and baking spice.

The Double-Toasted Wine Barrel Maturation

The defining magic of Pact No. 10 lies in its secondary rest. Rather than standard wine casks, Rempe utilized specialty barrels that were double-toasted to coax out deep, caramelized vanillins from the staves before being filled with rich Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This finish blankets the underlying bourbon in a rich, dark-fruit glaze. It infuses the spirit with sophisticated notes of black cherries, dark plums, black currants, and a velvety layer of cocoa, balanced by a soft, structured dry wine-tannin finish.

Tasting Notes from the 10th Anniversary Vault

Bottled at the brand’s iconic, human-body-temperature-matched 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV), Pact No. 10 strikes a flawless equilibrium between bold proof weight and smooth, decadent elegance:

• Color: Deep, shimmering burnt-umber with distinct ruby-garnet reflections.

• Nose: Intensely aromatic, rich, and dark. Forward aromas of dark cherry compote, molasses, and crème brûlée are complexly layered with hints of espresso bean, old leather, and sweet, toasted oak.

• Palate: Thick, buttery, and full-bodied. The tongue is coated instantly in sweet toffee, vanilla cream, and dark chocolate fudge. As the liquid rolls back, it unlocks sophisticated mid-palate layers of ripe blackberries, warm nutmeg, clove, and charred wood.

• Finish: Extraordinarily long, cozy, and warming. It tapers off beautifully into a dry, velvety wine finish, leaving lingering trails of dark cocoa, sweet oak spice, and dark plum.

A True Museum-Grade Vault Piece

Housed in the series’ iconic apothecary-style flask with a striking, distinctive parchment label and hand-stamped seal, Blood Oath Pact No. 10 comes beautifully presented inside a custom, commemorative 10th Anniversary wooden display box. Whether purchased to complete a flawless vertical collection, given as an elite milestone gift, or acquired as a high-end investment piece for a private cellar, this milestone release stands as an absolute masterpiece. Best enjoyed neat in a technical tulip glass to fully unpack its decennial depth.