{"product_id":"dark-arts-250-years-of-spirit-5x-blend-bourbon-11yr","title":"Dark Arts Double Oaked 5X Blend Bourbon America 250 Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon is an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at a hefty 64.14% ABV (128.28 proof), crafted by Dark Arts Whiskey House in Lexington, Kentucky. This limited release brings together five distinct bourbon components into one commanding blend, delivering mature oak, dark sweetness, and a long, warming finish. Built to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, it's a barrel-strength bourbon made for those who like their whiskey with some muscle behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Arts Whiskey House has built a reputation around bold blending work rather than single-barrel purity, treating each release as a study in structure and layered flavor. This 5X Blend is their patriotic showpiece, marrying five separately aged bourbon components to create a whiskey that's more complex than the sum of its parts. It's the kind of release that rewards a slow pour and a little patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature oak, dark brown sugar, dried cherry, warm baking spice, faint leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, dried fruit, cinnamon and clove, toasted vanilla, a hit of black pepper heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering oak tannin, dark sugar sweetness, and a peppery barrel-strength kick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.14% (128.28 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Arts Whiskey House\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLexington, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlend Composition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5X Blend (five bourbon components)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors and bourbon tastings:\u003c\/strong\u003e A limited release with real barrel-strength depth worth setting aside or sharing at a serious tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatriotic occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled to honor America's 250th anniversary, it's a fitting pour for Fourth of July or milestone celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift for the high-proof enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your giftee already loves cask-strength bourbon, this 128.28 proof release will impress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat sipping by the fire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed slowly, maybe with a single ice cube, to let the dried fruit and spice unfold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit a good sipping bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this bourbon is built for slow, neat sipping thanks to its 11-year age statement and layered 5X blend of dark sweetness, oak, and spice — though a splash of water or an ice cube can help open it up given its high proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the 5X Blend different from a standard bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5X Blend combines five separately aged bourbon components rather than relying on a single barrel or mash bill, giving it more layered complexity than a typical single-source bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow strong is this bourbon compared to other high-proof releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 128.28 proof, this bourbon sits well above standard 80-90 proof bottlings and is comparable to other barrel-strength or cask-strength releases favored by proof hunters and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good bourbon for gifting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely — its limited-release status tied to America's 250th anniversary, along with its high proof and age statement, make it a standout gift for any serious bourbon fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I mix this bourbon or drink it neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks is recommended to appreciate the full complexity of the 5X Blend, though a small amount can also elevate a top-shelf Old Fashioned for those who want to experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Arts Whiskey House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508891050278,"sku":"DARK-ARTS-AMERICA-250-YE-Z2D8E1","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7951\/6015\/files\/DarkArtsAmerica250YearsofSpirit5XBlendBourbon750mL_1.webp?v=1784749872","url":"https:\/\/pbexpressliquor.com\/products\/dark-arts-250-years-of-spirit-5x-blend-bourbon-11yr","provider":"PB Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}