BLACKENED is a collaborative effort between Metallica
 and Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. As unapologetic masters
of craft in their respective fields, they’ve built world-renowned
legacies by carving out new spaces and bringing their singular,
incendiary perspectives to everything they touch.

BLACKENED is a marriage of the finest bourbons, ryes
& whiskeys, hand selected by Dave himself. Each of the
whiskeys offer unique flavor that play a key role in the final
spirit. Predominately bourbon, the sweetness of BLACKENED
pairs perfectly with the savory spice offered by the
high rye composition.

THE FINISH

Dave is renown for his whiskey finishes—an aspect he calls

“flavoring for adults”. By resting the whiskey in the barrel
of another spirit during the maturation phase, the whiskey
picks up some of the unique, residual flavors left behind in
the barrel. For BLACKENED, Dave chose to finish the whiskey
in black brandy casks. The result is an added apricot note that
plays perfectly alongside the honey and caramel tones of the
pre-finished spirit.