Dark Arts Straight Bourbon French Oak Stave Finish 750mL

Dark Arts Straight Bourbon French Oak Stave Finish

750 mL | 108 Proof (54% ABV) | Small Batch Straight Bourbon | Finished with Jupilles French Oak Staves

Process & Profile

This small-batch straight bourbon undergoes a unique French oak stave finish using tight-grain Jupilles oak from an ancient French royal forest. Aged 6–8 years and bottled at 108 proof, the bourbon begins with a high-rye mash bill—60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley—then finished for several months with custom-toasted staves. The result is a balanced spirit that softens rye spice with layered sweetness and savory complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Spiced caramel, ripe red fruit, crisp apple, and hints of funnel cake

• Palate: Raspberry and toasted oak followed by tres leches creaminess and cinnamon

• Finish: Velvety toffee, vanilla cream, and a subtle touch of cold smoke

What Makes It Special

• Finished with rare Jupilles French oak staves for a refined wood profile

• Blended in small batches of 3 barrels, all bottled at 108 proof

• Unique nose and palate layered with dessert-like sweetness and spice

• Mash bill delivers rye-forward complexity balanced with creamy oak

• Award-winning: Platinum at Ascot Awards and Gold at SFWSC (2025)

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or with a splash of water to open up the fruit and dessert notes. Best appreciated in a Glencairn glass to experience the full aromatic evolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the bourbon finished and bottled?
   In Lexington, Kentucky, after being distilled in Indiana.

2. What makes Jupilles oak unique?
   Its tight grain enhances subtle sweet wood tones and balances spice.

3. Is each release identical?
   No, every batch is numbered and carries unique small-batch traits.

4. Is this bourbon chill-filtered?
   No, it is non-chill filtered to preserve body and flavor complexity.