Blackened American Whiskey
Blended Whiskey

Blackened American Whiskey

Blackened750 ml45% ABV

Sonic-enhanced whiskey with deep notes of caramel and oak

A collaborative masterpiece from Metallica and master distiller Rob Dietrich, this whiskey is refined and finished using proprietary sonic enhancement. The palate delivers a beautifully smooth combination of toasted oak, dark honey, and rich caramel with a long, warm finish.

caramelhoneyoakvanilla
86/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Gifting
Celebration
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Food pairings

Traditional
Neat with a side of dark chocolate or prime rib eye steak
Vegetarian
Toasted pecan tart or smoked gouda sliders
Cheese
Aged Cheddar or Smoked Gouda
Also good withDark Chocolate

A cocktail to make with it

Blackened Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Blackened Whiskey
  • 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube. Express orange peel over the glass and drop it in.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Co-founded by the legendary band Metallica and the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell in 2018, Blackened Whiskey was created to merge music and spirits. Today, esteemed Master Distiller Rob Dietrich continues the legacy of using proprietary sonic-enhancement processes to curate unique, complex blends of American whiskey.

How it is made

This spirits project utilizes Black Noise sonic enhancement, where the music of Metallica is blasted into the aging barrels to agitate the liquid and extract deeper wood flavors. The process is conducted at the Sweet Amber Distilling Co., combining classic methods with innovative acoustic technology.

From Vermont, USA

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