Luxco – Barrel Strength Gentleman

Distilled By: Undisclosed (Likely sourced from Heaven Hill Distillery)

Location: Bardstown, KY

Parent Company: Luxco

Class: KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Proof: 117 (58.5% ABV)

Age: 7 Years

Mashbill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley

This Old Ezra 7 Year is an unusual barrel strength offering from Luxco. A (likely) Heaven Hill sourced 7-year-old high proof bourbon is just what I need! It has become one of the most popular high proof everyday sipping bourbons of 2018. The price is right and the flavor is undeniably satisfying.

BSG REVIEW:

Color: Rich Copper

Nose: Vanilla, brown sugar, caramel, oak

Palate: Apple, hint of cherry, caramel, oak, pepper

Finish: Long and dry, candied apples, vanilla, oak. Has a nice hot Kentucky hug.

I think this is a great example of how a distillery can use really good sourced whiskies to fill the gap while waiting for their own distillate to be ready. This is my favorite Luxco bourbon on the market right now. The Blood Oath Pacts are amazing works of art, but not all of them hit the mark for a wide audience (however, this guy really enjoys them so far). If this flavor profile is anything like what we can expect down the road once Lux Row Distillers has enough aged product to start releasing their own distillate, I will be a very happy consumer.

BSG Score: 89/100

Distilled By: Lux Row Distillers (sourced from another distillery)

Location: Bardstown, KY

Parent Company: Luxco

Class: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted Oak Barrels

Proof: 98.6 (49.3% ABV)

Age: 12-year, 10-year and 9-year old blend

Mashbill: Undisclosed

Blood Oath Pact No. 4 is a limited release with only 36,000 bottles produced, never to be made again. The distillery describes Blood Oath Pact No. 4 as “A masterful union of three well-bred bourbons, each bringing it’s own voice to the rich harmony found inside each bottle. The first, an extra-aged-12-year-old bourbon… The second, a rich 10-year-old bourbon… The third, a 9-year-old bourbon finished in toasted barrels.” The Blood Oath Series launched in 2015 with Pact No. 1, and will continue to highlight a different variant (Pact) each year. John E. Rempe is the creator of the Blood Oath Pact limited release series. He has been developing and blending spirits and beverages for over 20 years, joining Luxco 17 years ago. This release is sold in a commemorative dark-stained wooden box with a MSRP of $99.99. I bought this bottle at the new Lux Row distillery gift shop after a tour in July 2018. The bottle was signed by master blender John E. Rempe on the glass just above the label.

BSG REVIEW:

Color: Amber, thin with medium legs on the glass.

Nose: Caramel, honey, apple, heavy oak.

Palate: Caramel, chocolate, oak and a little spicy. The toasted barrel seems to push through even stronger than on the nose.

Finish: Long, spicy, yet smooth finish with lingering caramel and oak.

BSG Score: 90/100

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