{"product_id":"dark-arts-bourbon-straight-finished-in-madiera-armagnac-cask-strength-kentucky-8yr-750ml","title":"Dark Arts Blunt Blend Straight Rye Finished In Madeira \u0026 Armagnac Cask Strength Kentucky 8 Year 750ml","description":" \u003ch2\u003eUncorking Dark Arts Blunt Blend Straight Rye Finished In Madeira \u0026amp; Armagnac Cask Strength Kentucky 8 Year 750ml: A Masterclass in Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e and built for serious \u003cstrong\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e lovers, \u003cstrong\u003eDark Arts Blunt Blend Straight Rye Finished In Madeira \u0026amp; Armagnac Cask Strength Kentucky 8 Year 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cask strength rye that leans into big flavor. 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