Dark Arts "Honey Pot" Sauternes Cask Finished BourbonLast year during a visit to Dark Arts Whiskey House of Lexington KY, we embarked on one of the most fun and freewheeling barrel selections we have ever done (aka tasted so many barrels, havent the foggiest as to how many we tried that day.) And it wasnt for a lack of great options, there were many lovely bourbons in the mix, it was the unique opportunity that a producer like Dark Arts can offer. They have the flexibility and depth (and willingness) to

and wet river rocks

from elsewhere

marshmallow and refined sugar

Instead of being matured in first fill bourbon casks

Arguably the best and certainly the most popular of the identically named family of pre-Prohibition era drinks ostensibly designed to aid a hangover

though it also shows a rich depth to back it up

green cardamom

and Tennessee

Inspired by the city’s long summer evenings and longer winter nights

Made from a mash bill of 100% organic two-row crystal barley malt distilled on copper pot stills

The vanilla and toast flavors from the French oak complement the fruit which creates layers of complexity that only can be found from sourcing great fruit

Their process supports full-circle conversion of waste from production into agricultural inputs