Lux Row Distillers released Blood Oath Pact 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Montepulciano and Sangiovese Casks.

Blood Oath Pact 12 is available for in-person purchase at Lux Row Distillers starting Saturday, April 25 while supplies last. A limited supply of 17,000 (3-pack) cases will arrive at retail in June at a minimum suggested retail price of $129.99 per 750mL bottle. As with all of Master Distiller John Rempe's pacts, Blood Oath Pact 12 is offered at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV).

How It's Made: Blood Oath Pact 12 features a combination of the finest ryed bourbons Rempe could find, including a blend of 9-year ryed and 12-year ryed bourbons, as well as a 7-year ryed bourbon finished first in Montepulciano casks then in Sangiovese casks. Montepulciano, a fruit-forward dry red wine from the Abruzzo region of Italy, infuses the bourbon with deep notes of ripe black cherry, leather, and spiced cocoa. Sangiovese is a savory dry Italian red wine primarily from the Tuscany region that elevates the nose with ripe red fruit, dried herbs, and a hint of sun-kissed tomato leaves.

What They're Saying: "I'm a fan of Italian wines' flavor profiles and complexities, and I'm proud I was able to find the perfect combination for my first double Italian wine cask finish. Although I won't share the recipe, I can tell you the complexity and nuances that the Montepulciano and Sangiovese casks have brought to this year's Blood Oath Pact are next level," said Rempe. "Pact 12 opens with notes of stone fruit and caramel, balanced with a hint of vanilla. Then cocoa, leather and oak develop over the mid-palate, leading to a pleasant spice and black cherry finish. It's a stellar pour and I can't wait to share it."

Availability: The official launch of Blood Oath Pact 12 will include a total allocation of 51,000 bottles, 1,400 of which will be held for a future Trilogy release. The first Trilogy featuring Pacts 1, 2 and 3, was released in 2018; the second Trilogy featuring Pacts 4, 5 and 6, was released in September 2021 in conjunction with National Bourbon Heritage Month; and the third Blood Oath Trilogy, featuring Pacts 7, 8 and 9, was offered in 2023.