BLACKENED American Whiskey | Premium Bourbon-Rye Blend

American Whiskey
Re-mastered By
Dave Pickerell
X Metallica

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CASK STRENGTH
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BLACKENED®

A BLEND OF STRAIGHT WHISKEYS FINISHED IN BLACK BRANDY CASKS

BLACKENED® American Whiskey is the award-winning, super-premium whiskey collaboration from late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and Metallica.

BLACKENED WHISKEY
BATCH PLAYLISTS

Each batch of BLACKENED is sonically-enhanced during the finishing phase by its own Metallica playlist, selected and arranged by the band members themselves.

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SELECTED AND ARRANGED BY:

James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich
Robert Trujillo
People Gathered Around Someone Holding a Bottle of BLACKENED American Whiskey

AMERICAN WHISKEY
…RE-MASTERED

A bold collaboration of the finest, hand selected whiskey. An unrivaled composition of craft & creativity. Born in cask, forged by sound. Learn about the story behind the legendary collaboration between Metallica and late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell.

LIMITED EDITION
CASK STRENGTH WHISKEY

BLACKENED is available in Limited Edition Cask Strength Whiskey batches. The same award-winning whiskey…bottled at a higher proof!

Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich Blending Whiskey

BLACKENED WHISKEY
COCKTAILs

A collection of classic whiskey cocktail recipes, featured mixologist riffs and more…

THE BLACKENED WHISKEY BLOG

We talk all things whiskey with a splash of music, and of course a little bit of Metallica… 

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Best Whiskey-Themed Gifts for Whiskey Fans

Find the best whiskey-themed gifts for your favorite whiskey-loving fan including cocktail kits, whiskey glasses, and more!

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Does Whiskey Expire?

Learn everything you need to know about how long whiskey lasts after it’s been opened, sitting in the heat, or collecting dust on your shelf unopened.

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What Cask Strength Whiskey Means & How to Drink It

Learn everything you need to know about what cask strength whiskey is, how the experience differs from your typical whiskey, and how to drink it.

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BIG SOUND MEANS BIG FLAVOR.

Learn about our BLACK NOISE™
sonic-enhancement process and how it creates our one-of-a-kind whiskey flavor.