Dark Arts 7 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Sauternes Cask Finish

Dark Arts Whiskey House presents a daring twist on tradition with their 7 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey finished in Sauternes casks—a rare and refined expression that fuses bold American rye character with the delicate, fruit-forward complexity of French dessert wine barrel aging.

Bottled at cask strength (57.6% ABV / 115.2 Proof) and non-chill filtered, this limited edition straight rye offers a layered, luxurious sip unlike any other. The Sauternes wine finish lends honeyed notes, soft peach, and elegant florals that perfectly complement the spicy depth of Kentucky high-rye whiskey.

Crafted and bottled in Sparta, Kentucky, by Dark Arts Whiskey House, this release embodies the brand’s commitment to innovation and rare barrel-finished rye whiskey. With only 420 bottles produced in Batch 001, this is a collector-worthy pour for lovers of high-proof, single-barrel-style expressions and unique rye cask finishes.

🔑 Key Features:

• 7-Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – Aged and finished to perfection

• Finished in Sauternes Wine Casks – Rare French dessert wine barrels

• Cask Strength: 115.2 Proof / 57.6% ABV – Full-bodied and undiluted

• Mash Bill: Kentucky high-rye profile (exact bill not disclosed)

• Batch 001 | Bottle No. 69 of 420 – Small batch, limited release

• Non-Chill Filtered | 750ml

• Distilled in Kentucky, Bottled by Dark Arts Whiskey House in Sparta

🥃 Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Ripe pear, clover honey, vanilla custard, floral spice

• Palate: Peppery rye spice with notes of white peach, honeycomb, and toasted oak

• Finish: Long, warming, and elegant with lingering tannins and baking spice

💡 How to Enjoy:

Sip neat to appreciate the interplay of Sauternes cask sweetness and rye heat, or add a few drops of water to reveal hidden fruit and oak complexity. A perfect pour for whiskey collectors, Sauternes barrel finish fans, and those exploring innovative rye expressions.

❓FAQ:

Q: What is a Sauternes cask finish?
A Sauternes cask comes from a French dessert wine known for its rich, sweet, and fruit-driven profile. It imparts elegant notes of peach, honey, and light spice.

Q: Is this a limited release?
Yes—only 420 bottles were produced in Batch 001, making it a rare rye whiskey perfect for collecting or gifting.

Q: What proof is this whiskey?
It is a cask strength rye, bottled at 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV), offering maximum intensity and flavor integrity.