{"product_id":"the-empyrean","title":"The Empyrean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort casks have long been used to add layers of fruit, sweetness, and complexity to aged spirits. For The Empyrean, our chief alchemist set out to explore the contrast between red port and white port finishes, allowing each to contribute its own character before bringing them together into a single expression. One offers bright fruit and floral elegance, while the other brings richness, depth, and dark sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning with a 7.5-year-old cask strength bourbon distilled from a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley, each component was finished separately before being blended and bottled at 111.36 proof. The result is a bourbon of uncommon depth and intensity that balances brightness and richness in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Fresh tobacco leaf layered over sticky baked goods and light brown sugar, followed by notes of grilled melon and honeydew that create an intriguing balance of ripe fruit and gentle smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Waves of allspice and anise give way to confectioner's sugar and caramelized orchard fruit. Rich and coating, the whiskey carries layers of sweetness, spice, and fruit that continue to evolve with every sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long and creamy, revealing notes of tobacco, leather, and warm baking spice. A soft velvety character lingers long after the final sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Arts Whiskey House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42828857212999,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7421\/1655\/files\/emp-1.webp?v=1780004716","url":"https:\/\/kgijk8-zn.myshopify.com\/products\/the-empyrean","provider":"Dark Arts Whiskey House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}