Dark Arts 7.5 Year Old Batch No. BP4 Pinot Noir Cask Finish Limited Edition Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026) 75cl Dark Arts is probably the most creative company when it...
Dark Arts 7.5 Year Old Batch No. BP4 Pinot Noir Cask Finish Limited Edition Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026) 75cl
Dark Arts is probably the most creative company when it comes to experimentation with finishing, aging (maturation) and blending. This is so much so that every year at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, A line of people is seen in front of the stand that never seems to die down through the whole 3 days.
This faith in what they produce, has people more open to trying different finishes which we would argue is assisting every other brand out there also to either do the same or give their drinkers, the confidence to buy some of the other expressions.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: There is a lot of rye character but it's layered with caramel and then an understated presence of vine and grape. It has perhaps a tad more astringency that I would expect, but I think some of that may just be white pepper from the rye.
Palate: Absolutely indulgent mouthfeel. It's super thick (full bodied). There is a caramel and toffee sweetness that I don't usually expect in a high-rye bourbon, so I'm wondering if some of that is residual sweetness from the Pinot. Dancing throughout is a hint of fresh clippings and grape flesh. If you chew, there is a flare of old wood and vanilla that burst into being. Without the chew, it comes across more as an anise in transition to the finish.
Finish: A gradually subsiding ooze of sweet herbs, dill, and brown sugar candy.
About Dark Arts Whiskey House
Dark Arts is a blending, rebarreling, and finishing house in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, with a process that is anything but ordinary. Inspired by the alchemists of old, our Master Blenders wield underutilized maturation and blending techniques to transform wood, fire, grain and water into liquid gold. Using equal parts mastery and belief in the unknown, we procure high-quality ingredients, create custom blends, and age them in unconventional barrels to craft unique and elevated whiskeys.
This is more than just whiskey. It’s alchemy; wood, fire, grain and water transformed into liquid gold. Inspired by the alchemists of old, Our Master Blenders take good whiskey and elevate it to extraordinary using equal parts mastery and belief in the unknown. Don’t settle for ordinary. Defy convention and unleash your spirit.
In the heart of the bourbon industry, where tradition and heritage thrive, our founders embarked on a quest for something more. As whiskey enthusiasts, they were excited by the industry's rapid growth but sensed a void—an untapped magic waiting to be unleashed. Their journey began with a revelation: the art of whiskey making is not just science, but an alchemical fusion of flavours and possibilities. Driven by a passion for elevating the role of Master Blenders to artists, prioritizing taste, and defying convention, Dark Arts Whiskey House was born.
The Two Founders: Chief Alchemist is Macaulay Minton, master taster and blender known for bold, sought-after expressions, with a background in microbiology, distillation, and one of the industry’s largest private barrel programs. David Peet David Peet, a seasoned entrepreneur and whiskey enthusiast, founded Dark Arts to bring back exceptional bourbon at a fair value after years of rising prices and dwindling quality.
Macauley Minton into 2026 and beyond continues his quests for interesting wood types, blending & finishing methods and is without doubt continuing his pursuit of this, a future Hall Of Famer for the bourbon industry. Dark Arts continues to be one of the main topics of discussion annually at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival commanding long lines to a stand that is never quiet.
57.11% ABV
75cl
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