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American Blended Whiskey Returns to The Top Shelf

Innovators across the whiskey space, including BLACKENED American Whiskey, are utilizing quality distilling processes to create premium blends that cut no corners. The result? Deliciously complex whiskey you’ll actually want to serve neat.

10 Best Whiskey Gifts for Dad

Looking for the best whiskey gifts for your dad? Whether it's the perfect pairing for a cigar or collectible ultra-premium whiskey finished to the tune of Metallica's iconic discography, the following items make for a perfect Father's Day gift.

Whiskey on the Rocks: Should You Put Ice in Your Whiskey?

Drinking whiskey on the rocks can open up its smell and taste. Learn what kind of ice is best for whiskey, the science behind ice in whiskey, and it's history.

Warm Weather Whiskey Cocktails

Learn about the best whiskey cocktails to help you stay warm during the cold winter months to enjoy alone by a fire.

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!
Does Whiskey Go Bad

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.

What is Cask Strength Whiskey?

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.
How Whiskey Is Made

How Whiskey Is Made

Learn how whiskey is made through every step of the whiskey distilling process & how BLACKENED’s unique distilling process is in a class of its own.
Fathers Day

8 Best Whiskey Gifts for Dad

Find some great whiskey gifts & gift ideas to help you choose what to get for your dad this Father's Day!

10 Best Whiskey Mixers

Learn what to mix with whiskey to make great cocktails or mixed drinks at home to enjoy with family and friends, or to order mixed drinks at the bar.
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BLACKENED in the press

Metallica Played ’72 Seasons’ Album For Whiskey Before Most Humans Heard It

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Metallica’s New Whiskey Was Aged in Barrels Blasted With Music From Their Latest Album

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Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey Turns Up The Volume With First Cask Strength Bottle

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Metallica’s James Hetfield made his name as a guitarist, but he likes to slow down with great cigars

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The Most Exciting Whiskies of 2022

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Heavy Metal Bands Find Subtle Notes Selling Fancy Whiskey

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Meet the Rebel Distillers Breaking All the Rules on Whiskey

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Metallica’s Blackened Is The Ultimate Fusion Of Heavy Metal And Whiskey

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Whiskey in the Jar! Metallica Launches Batch 100 Limited-Edition Box Set With the Music It Aged To

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Metallica Appoints Rob Dietrich as New Blackened Whiskey Master Distiller

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