{"product_id":"dark-arts-cosmic-apiary-sweet-n-sour-mash-straight-bourbon-whiskey-finished-in-a-honey-cask","title":"Dark Arts Cosmic Apiary Sweet N' Sour Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Honey Cask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Arts Whiskey House operates on the fringe of tradition, blending their intricate Sweet N' Sour mash bourbon before finishing it in honey casks. The \"Cosmic Apiary\" release captures their alchemical philosophy flawlessly. It forces contrasting sweet and sour fermentations into a singular, cohesive spirit. This deliberate tension demands your attention. Once these disparate mashes unite, the whiskey rests in barrels previously seasoned with artisanal honey from diverse pollinators. The spirit evolves incredibly gracefully. You'll get a bourbon that feels distinctly grounded, leaning into the waxy richness that high-proof finishing necessitates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of drowning the distillate in cloying sweetness, this specific honey cask maturation actively amplifies the foundational rye spice and mature oak character. Master blenders in Lexington meticulously monitor the interaction between the wood and the resting spirit. They prioritize absolute, uncompromising authenticity. This isn't another overly sugared gimmick. The honey influence arrives as a viscous, floral undercurrent, intertwining flawlessly with the underlying notes of caramelized banana. It establishes a pivotal benchmark for experimental finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from Indiana and Kentucky, then blended in Lexington.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a unique blend of sweet and sour mash bills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in barrels seasoned with custom-crafted artisanal honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dark Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42375297335342,"sku":"850071696455","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/0930\/files\/Square-1_84fce1b6-5068-46e4-964e-34e7b47ab348.jpg?v=1779874197","url":"https:\/\/dewinespot.co\/products\/dark-arts-cosmic-apiary-sweet-n-sour-mash-straight-bourbon-whiskey-finished-in-a-honey-cask","provider":"De Wine Spot - Rare Spirits \u0026 Curated Wine Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}