Blackened Rye Whiskey

Metallica's Rye, Finished in Black Noise

Blackened Rye Whiskey is the rye expression from Blackened American Whiskey — the collaboration between Metallica and the late, legendary Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. Like its bourbon counterpart, Blackened Rye is finished using the brand's signature "Black Noise" sonic enhancement process, in which low-frequency sound waves from Metallica's music are used to agitate the whiskey inside the barrel during finishing, accelerating the interaction between spirit and wood. The result is a rye of remarkable depth, complexity, and rock-and-roll attitude.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and complex — rye spice, caramel, and a warm vanilla sweetness with hints of dried fruit, toasted oak, and a subtle dark berry influence from the finishing casks
• Palate: Bold and layered — rye bread, toffee, and a building pepper spice with a velvety mouthfeel and a depth of finished barrel character that rewards every sip
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering spice, dark fruit, and a clean, dry rye fade

Specs

• Brand: Blackened American Whiskey (Metallica x Dave Pickerell)
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Black Noise Finished
• Origin: Kentucky
• ABV: 45% / Proof: 90
• Size: 750ml

Aged in oak, finished in sound — Blackened Rye Whiskey is American rye with the soul of heavy metal and the craft of a master distiller.