{"product_id":"dark-arts-the-empyrean-batch-2","title":"Dark Arts The Empyrean 2 Bourbon Red \u0026 White Port Wine Cask Finish","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p6s6cw\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eDark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey | Aged 7.5 Years | 55.75% ABV (111.5 Proof) | 750mL | Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finished | 60% Corn, 36% Rye \u0026amp; 4% Malted Barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jdm4gw\" data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eDark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish is a limited straight bourbon whiskey from Dark Arts Whiskey House, built around the contrast between two separate port wine cask finishes. This release uses bourbon finished in both red port and white port casks, with each component matured along its own path before being blended together for balance, depth, and layered fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe bourbon itself is originally distilled in Indiana from a high-rye mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley, then finished in red and white port wine casks before being blended and bottled in Kentucky. The red port cask influence adds darker fruit, richness, and depth, while the white port cask side brings brighter fruit, floral lift, and a more elegant sweetness. Together, they create a cask-finished bourbon that moves between dark, rich, and vibrant notes without feeling one-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eAged 7.5 years and bottled at 111.5 proof, The Empyrean II offers enough strength for serious bourbon drinkers while letting the port finish remain expressive. Expect layers of red fruit, dark berries, caramel, baking spice, vanilla, toasted oak, floral sweetness, and a lingering wine-cask finish. For customers looking for a unique port-finished bourbon, a high-rye cask strength bourbon, or a limited Dark Arts Whiskey House release, The Empyrean II is a distinctive bottle with strong collector and sipping appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1krg0gn\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lsgnbb\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eRed berries, dark fruit, and lifted floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"idioce\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eCaramel, vanilla, and toasted oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ruj2yz\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eBaking spice, rye spice, and warm barrel depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13xjikc\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eRich red port sweetness with brighter white port fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2wnw0d\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eDark cherry, plum, and soft confectionary sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1blzy3l\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eLong finish with port wine richness, oak spice, and lingering fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16w076p\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12pbef1\" data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eLimited release from Dark Arts Whiskey House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lcu623\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eStraight bourbon whiskey finished in both red and white port wine casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2p3u9b\" data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eAged 7.5 years and bottled at 111.5 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1acp9nu\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eHigh-rye bourbon mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ojh59s\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eOriginally distilled in Indiana, then finished, blended, and bottled in Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q7vwtc\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eRed port casks add darker fruit, richness, and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nud1no\" data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eWhite port casks add brightness, floral lift, and elegant fruit character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uh2k31\" data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eStrong choice for fans of cask-finished bourbon, port-finished whiskey, and limited Dark Arts releases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fjs8yi\" data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eDark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish is best enjoyed neat in a whiskey tasting glass so the red port, white port, oak, spice, and fruit notes can open gradually. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping to allow the dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, floral notes, and wine-cask sweetness to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eA few drops of water can soften the 111.5 proof structure and bring forward more berry fruit, vanilla, and port sweetness. A large ice cube can also work for a slower pour, but this bottle is best treated as a sipping bourbon rather than a cocktail base. It pairs well with dark chocolate, berry desserts, aged cheese, roasted nuts, grilled meats, and after-dinner pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ul2pwc\" data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"4601\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1no2ep2\" data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003eWhat does Dark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003eDark Arts The Empyrean II tastes rich and layered, with red berries, dark fruit, floral notes, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spice, rye spice, plum, dark cherry, and lingering port wine sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qnngu3\" data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003eWhat proof is Dark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3773\"\u003eDark Arts The Empyrean II is bottled at 111.5 proof, which equals 55.75% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"152lgz5\" data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"4097\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003eWhat casks are used for Dark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3957\"\u003eDark Arts The Empyrean II is finished in both red port and white port wine casks, with each component matured separately before blending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a7bhox\" data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4291\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4199\"\u003eWhat is the mash bill of Dark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003eDark Arts The Empyrean II uses a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qrgonu\" data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4384\"\u003eWhere can I buy Dark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4387\"\u003eYou can buy Dark Arts The Empyrean II Bourbon Red \u0026amp; White Port Wine Cask Finish directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for cask-finished bourbon, limited whiskey releases, and collectible spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Dark Arts Whiskey House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48447768264929,"sku":"850054780546-2","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/DarkArtsTheEmpyrean2BourbonRed_WhitePortWineCaskFinish.webp?v=1780687947","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/dark-arts-the-empyrean-batch-2","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}