Dark Arts Rye Amburana 750ml

Dark Arts Amburana-Stave Finished Rye Whiskey

Age

Base rye whiskey aged 6 to 8 years, with additional resting time on Amburana staves.

Distillery

Produced by Dark Arts Whiskey House in Kentucky using sourced, high-rye rye whiskey finished in-house with intention and focus.

Region

Finished and bottled in Kentucky—uniting classic American rye depth with the unique influence of Brazilian Amburana wood.

Mash Bill

High-rye profile: approximately 95% rye, 5% malted barley.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 102 proof (51% ABV)—unfiltered to preserve the full expression of flavors.

Finish Process

After aging in charred oak, the whiskey is finished on Brazilian Amburana wood staves, known for imparting warm spice, sweet vanilla, and a distinct tropical character.

Description

Dark Arts Amburana-Stave Finished Rye is a vibrant, small-batch expression that layers spicy rye character with exotic wood influence. The Amburana staves enrich the whiskey with honeyed vanilla, exotic fruit, and gentle cinnamon warmth—transforming a classic rye into a sophisticated, multi-dimensional spirit.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Rich amber-copper with bright glints and a smooth, glossy texture.

Aroma

Warm and inviting: sweet vanilla, toasted coconut, honey, bright orange peel, baking cinnamon, and hints of tobacco.

Palate

Lush and layered: vanilla cream and honey up front, followed by exotic fruit (mango, guava), spicy cinnamon, and toasted oak. Mid-palate reveals classic rye spice and herbal nuance, tempered by the stave’s tropical sweetness.

Finish

Medium-long, with persistent honeyed oak, gentle rye warmth, toasted spice, and fading fruit notes like dried apricot and tangerine.

Accolades & Value

• Celebrated for its seamless fusion of rye spice and Amburana sweetness.

• Frequently highlighted as a leading example of exotic-stave finishing in the rye whiskey category.

• Positioned as a unique, premium sipping option at its craft-release price point.