Lasso Motel Whiskey has announced the release of Darts Cigarette Blend, a new expression developed to reflect the grit and nostalgia of dive bar experiences. The 100-proof blend is finished in Armagnac, Sherry, and Cognac casks and joins the brand’s lineup of unique whiskeys.
The new expression is crafted with a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley and is distilled at Green River. It retails for $69.99 per 750ml bottle and is now available in select markets including California, New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, and Florida, with national shipping available through Seelbach’s.
A Complex Flavor Profile with Global Cask Finishes
Darts Cigarette Blend features a flavor profile designed to capture a smoky, layered depth. Tasting notes include leather, toffee, tobacco, spice, vanilla, dried apricots, fig, prunes, and blanched almonds. According to the brand, the finishing casks—Armagnac, Sherry, and Cognac—add complexity and a sense of lived-in warmth.
Darts is the kind of whiskey that feels lived-in—something you’d sip in a dimly lit bar, maybe after a few rounds of pool, lost in conversation. It’s bold, layered, and unmistakably smooth… delivering the warmth of deep notes of vanilla, dried fig fruit, apricot, rich leather, and toffee with the complexity of our signature cask finishes.
– Devin Odell, Founder of Lasso Motel Whiskey & President of Dynasty Spirits
Lasso Motel Whiskey Roots and Inspiration
Lasso Motel Whiskey was founded by Devin Odell and draws its inspiration from the Belmont Hotel in Dallas—a now-closed establishment known for its rock-and-roll charm. The brand focuses on creating modern, globally influenced whiskeys that honor traditional American craftsmanship while pushing boundaries through innovative finishes.
A Growing Portfolio of Finished Whiskeys
In addition to Darts Cigarette Blend, Lasso Motel Whiskey offers a wide range of finished expressions, including Le Stave, Sherry, Rosé, Port Cask, Tokaji, Naranja, Cognac, Mizunara, and Amburana finishes—all priced at $69.99. The brand also maintains a portfolio of age statement whiskeys, ranging from a 4-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey ($44.99) to an 18-Year American Straight Whiskey (121 Proof, $129.99).
For more information, visit LassoMotelWhiskey.com or follow @LassoMotelWhiskey on Instagram.
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