Dark Arts The Empyrean Straight Bourbon Red & White Port Wine Cask Finish 750mL
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Dark Arts The Empyrean Straight Bourbon Red & White Port Wine Cask Finish
Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Cask Strength (~55–58% ABV) | 750mL
Process & Profile
The Empyrean is a special edition straight bourbon whiskey from Dark Arts, finished in both red and white port wine casks for a rich dual-layered flavor profile. Bottled at cask strength and non-chill filtered, this release showcases the bourbon’s bold core while drawing elegant fruit and spice from the dual cask finishing process. The whiskey starts as a traditional high-corn bourbon and is matured in new American oak before being transferred to a mix of seasoned ruby and white port barrels for an extended secondary maturation.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Stewed plum, toasted caramel, vanilla bean, and red berries
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Palate: Black cherry, fig, white chocolate, raisin bread, and port-soaked oak
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Finish: Long and warming with a wave of dried fruit, baking spice, and tannic sweetness
What Makes It Special
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Finished in both red and white port wine casks for layered complexity
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Bottled at full cask strength for unfiltered intensity
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Limited release from Dark Arts Whiskey’s Special Series
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Non-chill filtered and likely single-barrel or small-batch
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Balanced between fruit-forward sweetness and deep barrel spice
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to experience the interplay of port wine and high-proof bourbon. A few drops of water can open up softer stone fruit and spice. Excellent with sharp cheeses, dark chocolate, or as a contemplative after-dinner pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a limited release?
Yes, The Empyrean is a small-batch special release in Dark Arts’ rotating series. -
What is the proof?
As a cask strength bourbon, it typically ranges between 110–116 proof, depending on the barrel. -
What kind of bourbon is the base?
A traditional straight bourbon, likely high-corn and aged in new charred oak prior to finishing. -
How long is it finished?
The port cask finishing duration is not disclosed but is long enough to impart significant red fruit and tannin complexity. -
Are additives used?
No. Dark Arts produces whiskey without coloring, flavoring, or chill filtration.
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