Dark Arts Whiskey House is redefining the craft of finishing with what they call "Whiskey Alchemy," and this Toasted Mizunara Bourbon is their liquid gold. By taking a high-rye Kentucky bourbon and resting it with rare Japanese Mizunara oak—a wood so porous and temperamental it is known as "Water Oak"—they have created a profile that is unlike anything else in the bluegrass state. The result is a creamy, expansive whiskey that balances traditional brown butter and vanilla with the exotic, meditative scent of sandalwood and temple incense. This is a bottle for the adventurous spirit seeker who wants to experience the perfect marriage of Kentucky tradition and Japanese elegance.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Warm butterscotch and vanilla custard layered with an exotic, signature scent of sandalwood, dried berries, and freshly baked brioche.
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Flavor: A rich and creamy entry of snickerdoodle cookies and gingerbread spice, balanced by a peppery rye kick and notes of toasted coconut.
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Finish: Long and evolving, transitioning from a maple syrup sweetness into a drying, spicy finale of nutmeg and lingering aromatic cedar.
Details
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Region: Lexington, Kentucky
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Mash Bill: 64% Corn, 24% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
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Scores: Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2024 Portfolio Award)
