Blood Oath Bourbon Pact No. 3

Blood Oath Pact No. 3 2/4/2017 Classification: Whiskey (Kentucky Straight Bourbon with Secondary Maturation in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels) Proof: 98.6 (49.3%) Age: NAS Mashbill: Undisclosed Distillery: Sourced Bottled: Luxco, River City Distilled Products, St. Louis, Mo Price: $100 Color: Dark Amber/Medium Copper Nose: Leather, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Hint of Oak, Blackberry Palate: Sweet, Warm, Rich, Smooth, Vanilla, Creamy Caramel, Background fruitiness similar to dark grape Finish: Medium-Long, Warm, Oak, Clove, Dry Personal Rating: 7.25/1 Notes: Altogether I enjoyed this pour as it tastes like a solid traditional bourbon to me...just with a little extra fruitiness added. The palate was especially enjoyable for me as I said, the tradition flavors of vanilla and caramel are sitting on top of this secret little dark berry/grape taste. Going into the finish it immediately brought Welch’s Grape Juice to mind. This is a good sipping bourbon so drink it neat. Or if you like it chilled, some whiskey stones or a single ice cube. I’ve heard of some people paying as much as $200 for a bottle, if that is the case, maybe pass it up, but if you find it for the MSRP of $99, you won’t be mad about adding it to your shelf

$99 This was a very well balanced bourbon. One out the best I've had, sweet, spicy and oak nose. Rich palate that's mellow and smooth with a nice finish as well. Definitely buy IMO, great one for the collection.