{"product_id":"dark-arts-sweet-n-sour-mash-honey-cask-bourbon","title":"Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eDark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon \"Emperor of the Hive\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Honey Cask | 55.38% ABV (110.76 Proof) | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Sweet \u0026amp; Sour Mash Blend | Limited Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eDark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon “Emperor of the Hive” is a limited-release bourbon built around the brand’s more unconventional blending and finishing style. This release combines sweet mash and sour mash bourbons before finishing the whiskey in a honey cask, creating a bottle that leans into contrast, texture, and a more layered flavor profile than a standard finished bourbon. That approach gives it stronger identity for shoppers looking for a bottle that stands apart from more common toasted, maple, or wine-cask-finished releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eThe “Emperor of the Hive” nickname fits the bottle’s profile well, pointing toward the richer beeswax, honeyed, and fruit-toned character that makes this release distinctive. At 110.76 proof, it carries more concentration and structure than a lower-proof finished bourbon, helping the cask influence show with more depth while still keeping the whiskey balanced. For customers searching for Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon, Emperor of the Hive bourbon, or a limited honey cask-finished bourbon, this bottle has the kind of detail-driven story that strengthens both collector appeal and search relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18wxcv1\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e floral beeswax, dried apricot, caramelized banana, and dried orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16qxepi\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e layered honeyed sweetness, gentle citrus, mature bourbon depth, and rounded oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pz9l2k\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eMid-palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet-and-sour contrast with waxy richness, fruit, and warming spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d212s4\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long and lingering with beeswax, peach, vanilla, and soft tea-like notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ke9md\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eNicknamed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e“Emperor of the Hive”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1620lei\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eBlend of sweet mash and sour mash bourbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ostyz\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eFinished in a honey cask for a richer and more distinctive profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9y651m\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e110.76 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e for added depth and concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ubvs6\" data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eLimited Dark Arts release with strong collector appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"101jg3t\" data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eBuilt to show nuance and texture rather than flat, overly sweet finishing character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eDark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon “Emperor of the Hive” is best enjoyed neat first so the beeswax, fruit, oak, and honey-cask influence can develop fully in the glass. A few drops of water can help widen the aromatics and bring more citrus, vanilla, and softer fruit notes forward. This is also a strong side-by-side tasting bottle if you want to compare how honey cask finishing behaves differently from more familiar port, sherry, maple, or toasted-barrel finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003e1. What is Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon Emperor of the Hive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003eDark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon “Emperor of the Hive” is a limited straight bourbon whiskey made from a blend of sweet mash and sour mash bourbons, then finished in a honey cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003e2. What does Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon Emperor of the Hive taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003eDark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon “Emperor of the Hive” shows notes of floral beeswax, dried apricot, caramelized banana, dried orange peel, vanilla, peach, and soft oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e3. What proof is Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon Emperor of the Hive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eDark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon “Emperor of the Hive” is bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3699\"\u003e110.76 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is 55.38% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"4018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003e4. Why is Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon called Emperor of the Hive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003eDark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon is called “Emperor of the Hive” as a nickname that reflects the bottle’s honey-cask finishing and its beeswax-driven, layered flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003e5. Where can I buy Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon Emperor of the Hive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003eYou can purchase Dark Arts Sweet N' Sour Mash Honey Cask Finish Bourbon “Emperor of the Hive” directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium and limited-edition spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Arts Whiskey House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48196285432033,"sku":"850071696455","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/DarkArtsSweetN_SourMashHoneyCaskFinishBourbon750mL.webp?v=1775752891","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/dark-arts-sweet-n-sour-mash-honey-cask-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}