American Whiskey
Re-mastered By
Dave Pickerell
X Metallica

MASTERS OF WHISKEY SERIES

The first release in the Masters of Whiskey Series: BLACKENED X Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks. In stores September 2021.

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THE BLACK ALBUM
WHISKEY PACK

A true collector’s item for both whiskey enthusiasts and Metallica fans alike.

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NEW LIMITED EDITION
CASK STRENGTH

The Master Blender Exclusive Batch 112 is available now!

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BLACKENED MERCH

Tees, hoodies, hats, tumblers, tools and more!

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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.

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SELECTED AND ARRANGED BY:

James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich
Robert Trujillo

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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.

NEW LIMITED EDITION
CASK STRENGTH

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

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…

Metallica

08/30/2021

Making Metallica’s Black Album: Behind the Scenes Stories

Steffan Chirazi shares behind-the-scenes stories that were an integral part of making Metallica’s legendary Black Album to celebrate its 30th Anniversary.

Rob Dietrich

08/30/2021

How to Drink & Enjoy Whiskey Properly

Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich breaks down how to drink whiskey properly to fully experience the flavor profiles.

BLACKENED

08/30/2021

10 Best Summertime Whiskey Cocktails

Learn about the best whiskey cocktails to help you stay cool during the summertime so you can enjoy BLACKENED Whiskey all year long.

Featured events

Stay current on all things BLACKENED, including brand launches, music festivals, whiskey tastings and more.

Louder Than Life

Metallica

09/23/2021

12:00 pm

Join us at the BLACKENED WHISKEY BAR near the festival's main stage!

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Metallica @ Hard Rock Live

Metallica

11/04/2021

8:00 pm

Metallica live in concert. Presented by BLACKENED!

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ATLive 2021

Metallica

11/06/2021

7:00 pm

Join us in Atlanta for ATLive 2021, headlined by Metallica! If you're a whiskey fan...make sure to ask for Blackened at the stadium bars!

American Whiskey
Re-mastered By
Dave Pickerell
X Metallica

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