The Dark Arts Bourbon 9.5 Year Maple F.O. Barrel B212-FOM is a single-barrel, cask strength straight bourbon that showcases the influence of French Oak (F.O.) enhanced by rich maple character. Matured for nine and a half years before its finishing process, this expression layers the bold structure of a mature high-rye bourbon with deep notes of maple syrup, toasted oak, baking spice, and vanilla.

The extended aging develops exceptional depth while the finishing process softens the bourbon with luxurious sweetness and elegant oak complexity. Bottled at cask strength and non-chill filtered, Barrel B212-FOM delivers the whiskey exactly as it left the barrel-powerful, balanced, and full of character.

Inspired by Dark Arts Whiskey House's experimental wood-finishing philosophy, this limited single barrel is crafted for enthusiasts seeking a rich, dessert-inspired bourbon without sacrificing proof or complexity. Dark Arts regularly experiments with maple syrup barrels and French oak toast profiles in its specialty releases.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Warm maple syrup, vanilla bean, toasted marshmallow, brown sugar, caramel, roasted pecans, cinnamon, and charred French oak.

PALATE

Rich maple butter, crème brûlée, toffee, honey, dark caramel, toasted oak, baking spices, candied pecans, and hints of dark chocolate.

FINISH

Long and warming with lingering maple sweetness, vanilla cream, oak spice, cinnamon, toasted sugar, and soft leather.