{"product_id":"blood-oath-pact-no-5-2019","title":"Blood Oath Pact No. 5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree bourbons. Three distinct characters. One masterful blend by Lux Row Distillers — and one of the most approachable ways to explore what different barrel programs produce at the premium level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlood Oath is an annual limited release from Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Each Pact blends three bourbons selected and combined specifically for that edition — no two Pacts are identical. Pact No. 5 brings together three distinct expressions: an extra-aged, mahogany-colored bourbon with dark chocolate and pepper character; a silky wheated bourbon rich with vanilla and honey; and a younger bourbon finished in Caribbean rum barrels for a warm island spice finish.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe result is a bourbon that's genuinely greater than the sum of its parts — the dark weight of the extra-aged component balanced by the wheated softness and brightened by the rum barrel finish. It's the kind of blend that rewards careful attention across multiple sips.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich mahogany with deep amber notes.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, vanilla, warm spice, and a subtle tropical sweetness from the rum barrel finish.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and layered — peppery dark chocolate from the extra-aged component, creamy vanilla and honey from the wheated bourbon, and warm Caribbean spice from the rum barrel finish. All three voices present and distinct.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm — chocolate, vanilla, and island spice fading into a rich, satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Three Components\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComponent 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra-aged mahogany bourbon — peppery, dark chocolate character\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComponent 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated bourbon — silky, vanilla and honey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComponent 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young bourbon, Caribbean rum barrel finish — warm island spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Oath Pact No. 5\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/blood-oath\"\u003eBlood Oath collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes each Blood Oath Pact different?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each annual Pact is a unique blend of three bourbons selected specifically for that release — different ages, mashbills, and finishing casks each year. Pact No. 5 is the only release to combine an extra-aged mahogany bourbon, a wheated bourbon, and a rum barrel-finished bourbon in this specific ratio. It will not be reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is rum barrel finishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum barrel finishing involves placing bourbon in casks previously used to age Caribbean rum. The residual rum character in the wood imparts tropical fruit, warm sweetness, and a subtle molasses note to the bourbon. In Pact No. 5, the rum-finished component adds brightness and warmth that balances the heavier aged and wheated components.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Blood Oath a good intro to premium blended bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the multi-component approach makes it more accessible and layered than single-barrel or single-mashbill releases. The approachable price relative to other premium annual releases makes it a strong entry point for drinkers exploring the upper tier of American whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Blood Oath?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Oath is produced by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky — one of the most active craft-to-premium distilleries in the Bourbon Capital of the World. 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