Blood Oath Pact 8 from s) Tasting Notes: Blood Oath Pact 8 Vital Stats: A blend of three ryed bourbons: One aged 14 years landed on my desk at 49.3% ABV, bottles retailing at $120 and climbing, carrying a $120 price tag. With 14 years of age behind it, Here is what I found.
Nose
Rich caramel-amber color, clear and medium-to-light bodied. s, so Im looking forward to finding out how it will impact a bourbon. Blood Oath Pact 8 (Image via Lux Row Distillers) Tasting Notes: Blood Oath Pact 8 Vital Stats: A blend of three ryed bourbons: One aged 14 years, one aged 11 years, and one aged 8 years and finished in Calvados casks. 49.3% ABV, bottles retailing at $120 and climbing. Appearance: Rich caramel-amber color, clear and medium-to-light bodied. Nose: Green, herbaceous aromas blend into spiced caramel apple.
Palate
This is a very pleasant sip. The thick and leisurely sweetness of butterscotch is complimented by a smooth feel on the palate and punctuated by chocolate bitterness and rye spice. The combination of bourbons meets the stated goal of a unique, even idiosyncratic pour. That uniqueness, however, is likely to inflate prices beyond what I would personally want to pay. Blood Oath collectors will likely be undeterred by a price jump in the secondary market, but the curious or casual fan may well find the price too steep even for a premium product.
Finish
A blend of three ryed bourbons: One aged 14 years, one aged 11 years, and one aged 8 years and finished in Calvados casks. 49.3% ABV, bottles retailing at $120 and climbing. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Blood Oath Pact 8 delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $120 represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
