There are so many collectible whiskeys these days, from the annual release to the to the continued dominance of . Another series that is lesser known but still highly coveted by whiskey fans and flippers is Blood Oath, which offers limited-edition bourbons released as “pacts.” The distillery behind these whiskeys just announced the details of the new Trilogy, which combines three previous releases into one luxury package.
Luxco, the company behind Blood Oath, releases other well-known whiskey brands out of its Bardstown distillery in Kentucky, like Ezra Brooks and Rebel, and also owns Limestone Branch where Yellowstone Bourbon is made. The company merged with a few years ago, the large Indiana distillery that produces whiskey for many other brands, and now manages all the labels under its Ross & Squibb division, which makes some great whiskeys under the name. Blood Oath launched in 2015 with a focus on cask-finished whiskeys, which it sources from other Kentucky distilleries.
The latest release was Pact 10, a blend of two bourbons given a double finish by master distiller John Rempe—first in Cabernet Franc barrels and then in Merlot casks. “Blood Oath is a passion project for me,” said Rempe in a statement. “Each new Pact brings together everything that I love about creating memorable bourbons– from the unique blends to the cask-aging.
This third Trilogy edition is something truly special and I’m looking forward to sharing this unique collection of bourbon his.