Blood Oath Pact No. 11 is the 2025 annual release in the celebrated Blood Oath series from Lux Row Distillers, and represents a significant leap in both finish and format from previous pacts. Pact No. 11 is finished in Añejo Tequila barrels sourced from the mountains of Jalisco, bringing an agave-driven complexity, a distinctive blue agave and citrus character, and a warmth of vanilla and black pepper that layers across a masterful union of well-aged Kentucky straight bourbons. The label confirms the character directly: "It begins with the warmth of vanilla and black pepper, sweetly infused with agave and oak. Notes of cherry and citrus subtly emerge, guiding towards a velvety finish highlighted by black cherry and chocolate." As with every Blood Oath Pact, the label declares: "This rare Pact shall never again be made." Pact No. 11 is presented in a premium natural wood crate laser-engraved with "Blood Oath / Pact No. 11 / 2025 / MMXXV" — a significant packaging upgrade from previous pacts' individual box presentations — and signed by master distiller John E. Rempe with a pact date of 2/15/25. Bottled at 49.3% ABV / 98.6 proof, this is the newest and most tequila-forward Blood Oath pact to date.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Master Distiller |
John E. Rempe (signed, dated 2/15/25) |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Series |
Blood Oath — Pact No. 11 (MMXXV / 2025) |
| Finish |
Añejo Tequila Barrels — sourced from the mountains of Jalisco |
| ABV |
49.3% |
| Proof |
98.6 Proof |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Premium natural wood crate, laser-engraved with Pact No. 11 / 2025 / MMXXV |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep rich amber with warm mahogany tones from the añejo tequila barrel finish
Nose: Warm vanilla and black pepper lead, with blue agave sweetness, oak, and a subtle citrus brightness from the Jalisco barrel character. Inviting and complex.
Palate: Velvety and layered, with sweet agave, vanilla, cherry, citrus, and a dark chocolate richness that builds through the midpalate. The tequila barrel finish is clearly present without dominating — it complements and elevates rather than overwriting the bourbon foundation.
Finish: Long and velvety, with black cherry, dark chocolate, agave warmth, and a lingering oak spice confirmed directly by the label notes.
FAQ
How does Pact No. 11 differ from previous Blood Oath pacts?
Each annual Blood Oath Pact uses a different finishing cask. Pact No. 11 is finished in Añejo Tequila barrels from Jalisco, making it the most agave-forward pact in the series. Previous pacts used Sauternes (No. 4), Caribbean rum (No. 5), Cognac (No. 6), and various other finishes. We also carry the Pact 4, 5, and 6 Trilogy Set in store for comparison.
Will Pact No. 11 be produced again?
No. The label states clearly: "This rare Pact shall never again be made." Every Blood Oath Pact is a single production run, never replicated. Once stock sells through, Pact No. 11 is gone permanently.
Where can I buy Blood Oath Pact No. 11 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
