Blackened x Willett Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
Blackened x Willett Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
  • rye rye
  • oak oak
  • spiced oak spiced oak
  • dark fruit dark fruit
  • tobacco tobacco
  • cocoa cocoa
  • hazelnut hazelnut
  • clove clove
  • rye rye
  • oak oak
  • spiced oak spiced oak
  • dark fruit dark fruit
  • tobacco tobacco
  • cocoa cocoa
  • hazelnut hazelnut
  • clove clove

Blackened x Willett Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

750ml
54.8% ABV
$309.99
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  • BrandBlackened
  • CategoryRye
  • CountryUnited States
  • RegionKentucky
  • DistillerySweet Amber Distilling Co.
  • Style Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Alcohol 54.8%
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A limited-edition Madeira-finished Rye that matured by listening to Metallica.

You know how plants are supposed to flourish more if you play them Mozart? Now imagine aging your Whiskey with music. What would you play? Metallica, of course. And that is what's really happening now: the original gangsters of metal just gave us their brand-new Whiskey called Blackened American Whiskey. So metal, right? Founded with the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, the Whiskey is tucked away next to subwoofers that blast low-frequency sound waves to enhance the molecules. It might sound like just another celebrity gimmick, but the studies and critics are both saying there is something to this music treatment. We’re no scientists, but we can confirm the Whiskey is delicious AF .

A limited-edition release in the Masters of Whiskey Series, Blackened X Willett Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is a really unique collaboration between Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich from Sweet Amber Distilling Co. and Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen of Willett Distillery from Bardstown, Kentucky. Drew and Rob tasted and selected barrels from Willet's Family Estate Selection and finished the liquid in Madeira casks – this is where the Black Noise sonic-enhancement process comes in. The Metallica playlist was selected by Drew and Rob with Lars Ulrich, Metallica cofounder and drummer, sequencing the songs. The final result is bottled at cask strength of 54.8% ABV and the complex palate is full of earthy and sweet tones – it's the perfect balance between dry, oaky, and sweet.

*This bottle is a collector’s item; we will not be able to entertain any refunds or exchanges.

**Individual orders are limited to one item per person, as we wish to give everyone the opportunity to participate.

***Any kind of transit damage is insured and will be reimbursed.

Appearance / Color
Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Rye spice, oak, dark fruit, tobacco.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Oak, rye spice, cocoa, dark fruit, hazelnuts, clove.

Finish
Long.

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Note: Once an order has been safely & successfully delivered, we do not accept returns due to change of heart or taste. Due to state regulations, we cannot accept the return of alcohol purchased by a customer in error.

Blackened x Willett Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Customer Reviews

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Alex
Outstanding. An instant favori...

Outstanding. An instant favorite, the rye, oak, & mild notes of smokiness & fruit make this one one of the best ryes I’ve had. Not overwhelming for my sensitive drinkers, but enjoyable for any whisky fan

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Aaron
Absolutely Fantastic!

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Freddy
Absolutely Fantastic!

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Stephen
I received the Metallica Black...

I received the Metallica Blackened Box Set for Christmas last year and didn't want to open that bottle, so I found the non-boxed version. What I thought might be a brand-gimmick was actually really good (standard version has a definite rye kick), and now it's a stable in my home bar. When I saw the Willet collab (which also makes a great tasting rye), I was curious albeit a bit put off by the price. Decided to give it a go, and was not disappointed! Has that rye spice (also a high proof), but has a sweet side (like candied fruit) that is just enough to give you something to think about. Overall, it's still a bit pricey and won't be a daily dram, but I'm willing to shell out for more! Cheers!

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Christopher
Really enjoy. Great flavors

Really enjoy. Great flavors