{"product_id":"blood-oath-pact-no-12-bourbon","title":"Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hero__message-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Italian Wine Casks | 49.3% ABV | 98.6 Proof | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | 7-, 9- \u0026amp; 12-Year Ryed Bourbons | Montepulciano \u0026amp; Sangiovese Cask Finish | Limited 2026 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 limited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e in Master Distiller John Rempe's annual Blood Oath series. Pact No. 12 brings together mature \u003cstrong\u003e9-year and 12-year ryed bourbons\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e7-year ryed bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e that undergoes a distinctive sequential finish—first in \u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano wine casks from Italy's Abruzzo region\u003c\/strong\u003e, then in \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese wine casks associated with Tuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double Italian wine cask treatment adds layers of ripe red and black fruit, cocoa, leather, herbs, and spice while allowing the mature bourbon's caramel, vanilla, and oak character to remain at the center. Bottled at Blood Oath's signature \u003cstrong\u003e98.6 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pact No. 12 is a complex, fruit-forward finished bourbon created as a one-time release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe red fruit, dried herbs, dark cherry, and subtle savory notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone fruit and rich caramel balanced by vanilla, followed by cocoa, leather, and mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with pleasant spice, black cherry, oak, and lingering dark-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 release\u003c\/strong\u003e in the collectible Blood Oath Pact series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlends \u003cstrong\u003e7-, 9-, and 12-year-old ryed Kentucky straight bourbons\u003c\/strong\u003e selected by Master Distiller John Rempe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7-year bourbon is finished first in \u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano casks\u003c\/strong\u003e and then transferred to \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese casks\u003c\/strong\u003e for a rare double Italian wine cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontepulciano casks contribute rich \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry, leather, and spiced cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangiovese casks add \u003cstrong\u003eripe red fruit, dried herbs, and savory complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e49.3% ABV (98.6 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 750mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to an initial allocation of \u003cstrong\u003e51,000 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each bottle presented in Blood Oath's signature fire-branded wooden display box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey neat to experience the interaction between mature ryed bourbon and the two Italian wine cask finishes. Allowing the whiskey several minutes to rest in the glass can bring forward additional black cherry, stone fruit, caramel, cocoa, leather, and oak. A few drops of water may soften the proof and reveal more of its fruit and spice without overwhelming the wine-cask character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the 2026 Blood Oath limited release, blending 9- and 12-year ryed bourbons with a 7-year ryed bourbon finished sequentially in Montepulciano and Sangiovese wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e49.3% ABV, equivalent to 98.6 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bourbons are used in Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey combines \u003cstrong\u003e9-year and 12-year ryed bourbons with a 7-year ryed bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exact mash bills and origins of the individual bourbons are not publicly disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used to finish Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 7-year bourbon used in Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is finished first in \u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e and then in \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating layers of dark fruit, red fruit, cocoa, leather, herbs, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited-edition bourbon and premium spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blood Oath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49020658385121,"sku":"088352144627","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/BloodOathPactNo.12BourbonWhiskey.webp?v=1788283552","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/blood-oath-pact-no-12-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}