Blood Oath Pact 11 Bourbon Finished in Añejo Tequila Barrels Launches April 2025

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Blood Oath Pact 11 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Arrives at Retail in April

The 11th Annual Secret Offering from Lux Row Distillers is Finished in Añejo Tequila Barrels

ST. LOUIS, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller and Master Blender John Rempe renews his annual pact with bourbon drinkers by releasing Blood Oath Pact 11 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Añejo Tequila Barrels. This year’s secret blend features a union of two well-bred bourbons – a 14-year ryed and a 10-year wheated – blended with an impressive 7-year ryed bourbon finished in barrels that held Añejo tequila. As with all of Rempe’s pacts, Blood Oath Pact 11 is bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV).

Limited Release Launches April 26 at Lux Row Distillers

Blood Oath Pact 11 will be available for in-person purchase starting at 9:30 a.m. on April 26 at Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, while supplies last. Purchases are limited to one bottle per person, and bottles will not be held or shipped. Visitors can enjoy special snacks and sampling opportunities throughout the day at the distillery.

For those unable to attend in person, a limited supply of 17,000 (3-in) cases will begin arriving at retail locations in April. The suggested retail price is $129.99 per 750 mL bottle.

A Complex Blend Enhanced by Añejo Tequila Barrels

Blood Oath Pact 11 brings together three of the finest rare bourbons Rempe could find. The Añejo-barrel finish adds a distinctive complexity and rich flavor profile to the blend.

“The tasting experience for Blood Oath Pact 11 begins with the warmth of vanilla and black pepper, sweetly infused with spice and oak,” said Rempe. “From there, notes of cherry and citrus subtly emerge, guiding towards a velvety finish highlighted by black cherry and decadent dark chocolate. It’s a gorgeous expression that’s sure to surprise and please bourbon and tequila drinkers alike.”

A Personal Touch from Master Blender John Rempe

Although Rempe keeps the exact bourbon sources a secret, he’s open about how his appreciation for aged tequilas influenced this year’s release.

“Añejo tequila has delicious and rich notes due to its aging in bourbon barrels,” said Rempe. “By utilizing the Añejo barrels for this year’s Pact 11, we brought our bourbon full circle while picking up all of the best attributes and flavor notes along the way.”

Packaging and Collector Appeal

Each year’s Blood Oath Pact features a unique design, and Pact 11 is no exception. The bottle is adorned with a mahogany-colored label with gold highlights and comes in a commemorative fire-branded wooden display box.

Trilogy Series and Future Allocation

The official release of Pact 11 includes a total of 51,000 bottles, with 1,400 bottles reserved for a future Trilogy release. Previous Trilogy sets have included:

• Pacts 1, 2, 3 – released in 2018
• Pacts 4, 5, 6 – released in September 2021 for National Bourbon Heritage Month
• Pacts 7, 8, 9 – released in 2023

Learn More About Blood Oath Pact 11

For more information or to find a bottle, visit LuxRowDistillers.com.

Would you like to learn about last year’s release? Then read our Blood Oath Pact 10 Review!

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