Blood Oath Pact 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A little background

Blood Oath Pact No. 9 is an ultra-premium bourbon released by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. The Blood Oath series is a creation by Low Row’s Head Distiller and Master Blender John Rempe. Pact No. 9 combines some of the finest extra-aged bourbons Rempe could find, including a 16-year ryed bourbon and a 12-year ryed bourbon, as well as a 7-year ryed bourbon finished in Oloroso Sherry casks from the Sherry Triangle region in southwest Spain. These casks impart unique woody and ripe-fruit aromas and flavors to make Blood Oath Pact 9 a memorable pour.

Blood Oath Pact No. 9 is available in a limited supply of 17,000 (3-pack) cases and will arrive at retail this April ’23 at a suggested price of $129.99 per 750 ml bottle. As with all of Rempe’s pacts, Blood Oath Pact 9 is offered at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV).

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Fruity and tropical. Lime, canned peaches, banana, raisins, Tiramisu, and brown sugar.

Palate

Dark espresso, peaches, cinnamon, cocoa, plums, sweet tobacco, and a bit of rye spice.

Finish

Slightly drying with continued fruit. Bitter chocolate, spice, dried fruit, and apricots.

In closing

Blood Oath Pact No. 9 boasts a complex nose and deep and rich flavors. I found this whiskey to slightly hot despite its 98.6 Proof. Although the flavors are exceptions, the mouthfeel and body is somewhat underwhelming. Blood Oath Pact No. 9 is quite fruity. While the mouthfeel is thin, that experience is made up for by a fantastic nose.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Lux Row Distillery. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.9