piechefguy
Blood Oath Bourbon Pact No. 5
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
August 24, 2019 (edited March 10, 2020)
A sample from dthom as part of the "Whiskey transfer program".
Nose: Vanilla and heavy blackstrap rum and dark caramelized sugar notes right up front. Grassy notes, presumably from the wheated bourbon, baking spices though I'm not sure if this is from the rum finish or the high rye bourbon. Some yeasty bread notes in the background and a hint of black pepper. A very complex nose.
Flavor: Very sweet right up front with less of the rum notes than I'd expect. More grassy sweet notes like a wheated bourbon with vanilla, poached pear, and caramelized sugars.
Finish: Medium length and spicy but with some of the background rum notes and then transitioning to an oaky dryness that surprised me given how sweet the flavor was.
Interesting whiskey. Sweet and spicy with some of the wheated bourbon notes that I often enjoy but each was separate and distinct. Well balanced. Overall I enjoyed this but wouldn't pay $100 or more for a bottle. If this were $50-$60 I'd be more inclined.
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