Blackened "The Golden State" Cask Strength Whiskey

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Size750mL Proof117.4 (58.7% ABV) *Please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
A collaboration between Metallica and late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, dedicated to the Golden State. This is a stunning marriage of the finest bourbons, ryes, and whiskeys.
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About Blackened "The Golden State" Cask Strength Whiskey

Born out of a collaboration between the heavy metal band Metallica and the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, Blackened "The Golden State" Cask Strength Limited Edition is a special release, dedicated to California. Married and finished in black brandy casks and bottled at cask strength of 58.7% ABV, this is a marriage of the finest bourbons, ryes, and whiskeys that has been subdued to a special subwoofer that would transfer vibrations of Metallica tracks through the casks. They dubbed this proprietary process BLACK NOISE. The process is intense, but the flavor builds delicately with honey, cinnamon, allspice, clove, and mint. Expect a long, slighlty creamy, and exceptionally smooth finish with maple and honey notes.

Both masters in their respective fields, Metallica, the heavy metal band, and the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, considered the founding father of craft distilling, joined forces and presented to the world Blackened whiskey. Sharing their creative fire, they crafted an unconventional whiskey, made with a process like no other. Dave Pickerell was interested in how sound could affect substances on a molecular level.

They teamed up with Metallica and their long-time collaborators ― the innovating sound-engineering wizards Meyer Sound ― to create a special subwoofer that would transfer vibrations efficiently through the casks. They dubbed this proprietary process Black Noise, trademarked it, then proceeded to play tracks by Metallica ― chosen specifically for each batch by the band themselves ― to the whiskey.

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About Blackened

Both masters in their respective fields, Metallica, the heavy metal band, and the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, considered the founding father of craft distilling, joined forces and presented to the world Blackened whiskey. Sharing their creative fire, they crafted an unconventional whiskey, made with a process like no other. Dave Pickerell was interested in how sound could affect substances on a molecular level.

They teamed up with Metallica and their long-time collaborators ― the innovating sound-engineering wizards Meyer Sound ― to create a special subwoofer that would transfer vibrations efficiently through the casks. They dubbed this proprietary process Black Noise, trademarked it, then proceeded to play tracks by Metallica ― chosen specifically for each batch by the band themselves ― to the whiskey.

About American Whiskey

There are two main representatives of the American whiskey family, bourbon, and rye, but some other spirits don't fall into those two strictly regulated categories.


There's equally strictly regulated American single malt, made from 100% malted barley, Tennessee whiskey, essentially bourbon filtered through maple charcoal and aged in new charred oak barrels.


And then there's moonshine, a high proof (150- 170 proof) distilled spirit mainly made out of corn which gained popularity during the prohibition.


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A warm, honey-amber hue. The nose opens up with burnt caramel, honey, oak, and a hint of spice. The palate delights with flavors of honey, cinnamon, allpicfe, mint, and clove with apricot in the background. The finish is long, smooth, and slightly creamy.
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