Dark Arts Barely Legal Straight Bourbon Whiskey

750 mL | Cask Strength (~115 Proof) | Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Aged 6–8 Years | Indiana Distilled, Kentucky Bottled

Process & Profile

Dark Arts Barely Legal Bourbon is a bold experiment in balance and flavor—crafted with 51% corn and an unusually high 49% rye content, split between traditional and malted rye. Blended in small, three-barrel batches and always bottled at cask strength, this whiskey stands as a rich and daring expression of American ingenuity. Originally distilled in Indiana and bottled in Lexington, Kentucky, each batch is numbered and offers its own distinct flavor signature.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Orchard fruits, rye spice, graham cracker, lemon zest, and caramelized sugar

• Palate: Honeyed chocolate, cherry cola, citrus brightness, and warm cinnamon

• Finish: Long, buttery, and layered with vanilla, caramel, oak spice, and stone fruit

What Makes It Special

• Unique mash bill: 51% corn, 39% rye, 10% malted rye

• Cask strength releases (typically around 115 proof)

• Three-barrel small batch blends with a yield of only 600–750 bottles

• Aged 6–8 years in new American oak barrels

• Distilled in Indiana and blended/bottled in Kentucky

• 2025 Award Wins:

  • Double Platinum – Ascot Awards

  • Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition

  • Best American Whiskey (Gold) – New Orleans Bourbon Festival

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat to experience the full intensity and complexity of its profile. Add a few drops of water to open up the deeper citrus and chocolate layers. Best sipped from a Glencairn glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is it called “Barely Legal”?
   The mash bill includes the legal minimum 51% corn to qualify as bourbon, with the rest almost entirely rye.

2. Is it barrel proof?
   Yes, it’s always bottled at cask strength with no dilution.

3. Do batches vary in flavor?
   Yes—each batch is numbered and offers a distinct profile depending on barrel selection.

4. What makes the rye content special?
   It uses both traditional and malted rye, delivering enhanced depth, spice, and complexity.