Blackened American Whiskey

Blackened Batch 100

Blackened

United States

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Whisky Information

ABV
45%
Volume
750 ml
Category
American Whiskey
Bottling Year
2019
Cask Types
Black Brandy Casks

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Lowest Price:€168.00(2025-03-11)

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Blackened is a revolutionary American whiskey born from an unprecedented collaboration between heavy metal legends Metallica and the late, legendary master distiller Dave Pickerell. This innovative spirit represents Pickerell's final masterpiece before his passing in 2018. The whiskey undergoes a proprietary 'Black Noise' sonic enhancement process, where each barrel is pummeled with low-frequency sound waves from Metallica's music catalog during finishing. This sonic aging technique causes the whiskey to penetrate deeper into the charred black brandy and white American oak casks, dramatically intensifying wood interaction and extracting richer compounds. The result is a masterful blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys that delivers amplified notes of caramel, honey, vanilla, and dried fruit with distinctive depth and complexity. Each batch is literally tuned by a unique Metallica playlist, making the music an integral part of the whiskey's DNA. Blackened honors both the rebellious spirit of rock and roll and Pickerell's enduring legacy of innovation in American whiskey craftsmanship.

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