Blackened American Whiskey

Blackened American WhiskeyBlackened Whiskey is a collaboration between the rock band Metallica and late master distiller Dave Pickerell (of WhistlePig and Hillrock). It is a blend of straight whiskeys sourced from undisclosed North American distilleries. The whiskey is finished in "black brandy barrels" for a few weeks. Additionally, the barrels are sonically enhanced in a process called "Black Noise". Low hertz sound waves playing Metallica's music of course causes the

even at 100 proof

60 hectares situated at the southern extreme of the appellation

You are tasting the interaction of two distinct oak types

If you want to understand why Tennessee bourbon deserves a spot on the top shelf

overwhelming ethanol burn

you are missing out on some fantastic bourbon

and then blend each infusion with the distillate of jalapenos

Becomes fruitier: ripe autumn fruits combined with red berry sharpness

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