BLACKENED Whiskey merch is available for purchase. Please visit the BLACKENED collection on metallica.com shop.
We offer a retail store locator to help you find BLACKENED at stores and bars near you. You can also visit our online shop to purchase BLACKENED for delivery, available for shipping to most of the United States.
Our whiskey is gluten free.
BLACKENED Cigars “M81” by Drew Estate is a passion project that brings together three immensely talented and vastly experienced cigar enthusiasts—Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate; James Hetfield, Metallica co-founder, singer and guitarist; and Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller and Blender of BLACKENED American Whiskey. To learn more about this collaboration, visit Drew Estate’s website. To find a store that carries Drew Estate cigars, please visit their store locator.
Our Master Distiller & Blender appreciates whiskey neat or on the rocks, but will encourage drinkers to enjoy it their own way. If you want to experience how versatile whiskey can be, consider experimenting with a good mixer. Some connoisseurs may scoff at the idea of mixed drinks, but there are no set rules on how to drink whiskey. View our blog post for ways on how to drink whiskey.
Often, mixing whiskey with other ingredients can help bring out its sweet, spicy, savory, or smoky sides. Plus, crafting whiskey cocktails makes for a fun way to experience the complex spirit with friends and family. Some mixers work better with certain whiskeys than others, so choose wisely. Read our blog post to learn about 10 of the best whiskey mixers.
BLACKENED Whiskey is available in Australia for shipping via Groglords, for direct shipping in Europe via Spirit Co, and in select provinces in Canada. Join our newsletter to be the first to know when our products are available in your area, we are working hard to expand into new markets!
BLACKENED Whiskey started as a collaboration between Metallica and legendary Distiller and Blender Dave Pickerell. Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich now oversees all aspects of production.
BLACKENED is produced in Columbus, OH. Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich oversees the whiskey distilling process including, sourcing, blending, and cask-finishing barrels for each batch.
Sonic-enhancement, or as we like to call it “BLACK NOISE”, is the use of low frequency sound waves to create an intensified interaction between the barrel and the whiskey.
The intensified interaction between the barrel and the whiskey adds additional wood characteristics to the spirit.
Not at this time.
Each batch of BLACKENED has its own playlist. When resting in the finishing barrels, the music is played to the barrel – causing an intense reaction between the barrel and the whiskey imparting more wood character.
Want your favorite bar/liquor store to carry BLACKENED? Please contact their management directly to kindly place a request to carry our product.
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