Dark Arts Small Batch Mizunara Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A modern small-batch bourbon that bridges American tradition with Japanese oak influence, finished using rare toasted Mizunara oak staves. Built on a classic high-rye mash bill (64% corn, 24% rye, 12% malted barley), it delivers a familiar bourbon base elevated by exotic wood character. The Mizunara finish adds delicate, aromatic complexity—leaning into spice, incense, and soft sweetness rather than heavy char. This is a bold, experimental whiskey designed for enthusiasts looking for something outside the standard bourbon profile.

Dark Arts Small Batch Mizunara Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Butterscotch, sandalwood, toasted oak, dried berries, vanilla custard, and soft incense-like spice.

Palate: Rich and layered with snickerdoodle, gingerbread spice, citrus zest, vanilla cream, and exotic wood-driven spice.

Finish: Long and warming with baking spices, toasted oak, light leather, and a lingering sweet, incense-like fade.

Distillery Information

Dark Arts Whiskey House is a Kentucky-based independent blender and finishing house known for pushing boundaries in modern whiskey. Founded by Macaulay Minton, formerly of Wilderness Trail, the brand focuses on sourcing quality distillate and transforming it through creative maturation techniques. Rather than producing traditional age-stated releases, Dark Arts emphasizes blending, rebarreling, and finishing to unlock new flavor profiles. Mizunara oak, a rare and notoriously difficult Japanese wood, is one of their standout tools—valued for its ability to impart sandalwood, spice, and incense-like notes. Their approach is rooted in experimentation, often combining old-world techniques with unconventional methods. This Mizunara-finished bourbon reflects that philosophy, offering a distinctive fusion of Kentucky structure and Japanese elegance.

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