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. 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.
John Rempe, Master Distiller