Blood Oath Pact No. 5

Description

Blood Oath Pact No. 5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Volume: 750mL | Release Year: 2019 | Age: A Curated Blend of 13-Year, 11-Year, and 8-Year Bourbons | Proof: 98.6 (49.3% ABV) | Cask Style: Finished in Premium Caribbean Dark Rum Barrels | Rarity: Highly Sought-After Allocated Collector’s Expression

The Perfect Alliance of Bourbon and Island Soul

With the 2019 release of Blood Oath Pact No. 5, Master Blender John Rempe achieved one of the most widely praised triumphs in the entire series. Fulfilling his sacred promise to craft an unrepeatable, small-batch liquid masterpiece, Pact No. 5 ventures into the vibrant world of sugarcane spirits. By utilizing secondary maturation barrels that previously held rich, molasses-heavy Caribbean dark rums, Rempe seamlessly layered a sun-kissed sweetness onto a foundation of deeply mature, heavy-oak Kentucky straight bourbon.

A Masterclass Trio: Heavily Aged Wheat & Rye Stocks

To prevent the sweet rum barrels from overpowering the spirit, Rempe constructed an exceptionally sturdy and mature trio of base whiskies to form the blend’s backbone:

• The 13-Year Rye Component: An ultra-aged, majestic bourbon that anchors the entire flavor profile with heavy oak tannins, antique leather, and bold char.

• The 11-Year Wheated Component: A velvety, soft wheated bourbon that adds an incredibly creamy mouthfeel, introducing rich notes of vanilla cream and soft grains.

• The 8-Year Rye Component: A bright, spirited high-rye bourbon that cuts through the sweetness, adding lively black pepper, cinnamon, and ginger baking spices.

The Caribbean Dark Rum Cask Influence

After these three distinct liquids reached absolute equilibrium, the master blend was transferred into premium Caribbean dark rum casks. During this critical resting period, the porous wood yields its deeply embedded rum oils. The result is an extraordinary flavor metamorphosis—infusing the mature bourbon base with exotic notes of liquid brown sugar, overripe tropical fruits, and a warm, buttery molasses complexity that lingers beautifully on the palate.

Tasting Notes from the 2019 Release

Kept at the line’s symbolic 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV) to perfectly match human body temperature, Pact No. 5 strikes a flawless balance between proof heat and decadent sweet luxury:

• Color: Deep, glowing dark amber with rich copper undertones and dense, slow-moving legs.

• Nose: Luxuriously complex and aromatic. Immediate waves of dark brown sugar, rich caramel, and sweet vanilla bean melt into brighter notes of dried orange peel, toasted coconut, and old, charred oak wood.

• Palate: Thick, buttery, and exceptionally layered. Up front, the tongue is greeted with sweet molasses, dark chocolate-covered raisins, and honeyed nuts. As it rolls back, the mature 13-year oak asserts itself alongside lively rye spices, cinnamon sticks, and a kiss of tropical ginger.

• Finish: Long, intensely warm, and sweet. Trailing traces of sweet rum oils, burnt sugar, and rich vanilla creams fade slowly into a satisfyingly dry, toasted oak spice.

A Top-Tier Collection Target

Styled in the iconic flask silhouette with a warm, golden-orange parchment label, hand-stamped wax seal, and housed inside its commemorative wooden display crate with a sliding door, Blood Oath Pact No. 5 is a triumph of modern spirit architecture. For collectors constructing a full vertical archive, or connoisseurs seeking a high-prestige bottle that masterfully bridges the gap between classic bourbon structure and rum finishes, this 2019 vintage is an absolute must-have. Best enjoyed neat or paired with a premium cigar.