Spirits · Lexington, Kentucky
Dark Arts Whiskey House
Lexington whiskey house blending and finishing bourbon in unconventional barrels.
- Founded
- 2023
- Founded by
- Macaulay Minton, David Peet
- Based in
- Lexington, Kentucky
Making it since
2023
Their story
Dark Arts Whiskey House was founded in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2023 by Macaulay Minton and David Peet, who serves as CEO. Its home is on Manchester Street in the city's Distillery District, where visitors can see the work up close.
The company set out to experiment with the parts of whiskey-making that happen after the still, using blending, re-barreling and finishing to build new flavors.
In 2025 it began producing and joined the Kentucky Distillers' Association as a craft member.
How it's made
Dark Arts blends, re-barrels and finishes bourbon, rye and single malt, using underused maturation methods and unusual barrels. Each barrel holds a custom blend released in limited quantities.
It's an honor to stand among the finest in the industry as a new member of the KDA.
Why we carry them
For bourbon fans who think they have tried it all, Dark Arts offers small releases with finishes you will not find on most shelves.
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