Dark Arts Whiskey House is bringing six limited whiskey releases to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, Kentucky.
This guide covers all six bottles, including age statements, proof, whiskey type, finishing details, pricing and my tasting notes after sampling the full lineup.
At a Glance
| Release | Age | Proof | Style | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tres Vieux Quintessence | 15 yr | 116.64 | Indiana Rye | $199.99 |
| KBF Single Barrel | 9 yr | 118.4 | Oloroso Sherry Bourbon | $99.99 |
| 13-Year Double Oaked French Oak | 13 yr | 125.2 | Kentucky Bourbon | $199.99 |
| Chief Alchemist Reserve Cuvée | 19 yr | 115 | Mizunara Bourbon | $499.99 |
| Supernova | 21 yr | 142.7 | Indiana Light Whiskey | $199.99 |
| Flight of Icarus | 11.5 yr | 144.4 | Kentucky Bourbon | $279.99 |
The 2026 Dark Arts Kentucky Bourbon Festival Lineup
Tres Vieux Quintessence
15-Year Indiana Rye • 116.64 Proof
Old MGP rye turned up to 11, with deep maple sweetness, herbal intensity and a massive baking-spice finish.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Single Barrel
9-Year Bourbon • 118.4 Proof • Oloroso Sherry Finished
A high-rye bourbon that combines dark sherry fruit, nuttiness, smoke and serious spice without becoming overly finished.
13-Year Double Oaked French Oak
13-Year Kentucky Bourbon • 125.2 Proof
Deep chocolate, vanilla, gingerbread and oak come together in one of the most balanced pours of the lineup.
Chief Alchemist Reserve Cuvée
19-Year Kentucky Bourbon • 115 Proof • Mizunara Finished
A fascinating collision of profoundly aged bourbon and seven years of Mizunara, with seasoned oak, tropical notes and plenty to unpack.
Supernova
21-Year Indiana Light Whiskey • 142.7 Proof
An exceptionally old light whiskey delivering butterscotch, vanilla cream and pastry sweetness despite its staggering proof.
Flight of Icarus
11.5-Year Kentucky Bourbon • 144.4 Proof
Classic Kentucky bourbon character pushed to hazmat proof, with caramel, dark sugar, cinnamon and baking spice.
The Dark Arts 2026 KBF Releases
Dark Arts Whiskey House is making its Kentucky Bourbon Festival debut with six limited releases spanning aged bourbon, rye and light whiskey. The lineup includes 15-year Indiana rye, 9-year Oloroso sherry-finished bourbon, 13-year French oak-finished bourbon, 19-year Mizunara-finished bourbon, 21-year Indiana light whiskey and 11.5-year hazmat Kentucky bourbon.
The six bottles also show off the range of whiskey Dark Arts likes to source, blend and finish, from heavily aged MGP rye to extremely high-proof bourbon and light whiskey. Quantities are limited, so availability at the festival may change quickly.