Blackened Volume 1 Cask Strength 750 ml

Blackened Volume 1 Cask Strength is a limited-edition whiskey from Blackened American Whiskey, the brand co-founded with the band Metallica and known for finishing its blends in black brandy casks and using sonic-enhancement techniques the brand markets around bass frequencies during maturation. This release blends bourbons and ryes aged in charred oak before the black brandy cask finish, bottled undiluted at a cask strength of 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) rather than cut to a standard proof. Expect a deep amber whiskey with oak, spice, and dried fruit built up by both the finishing casks and the higher proof, finishing long and smooth with lingering sweetness. It's a bottle for whiskey drinkers who want Blackened's finishing process at full strength.

How to drink Blackened Volume 1 Cask Strength

Add water gradually to bring the cask strength proof down to where you want it — this isn't a whiskey built to be drunk at full strength by most palates. Once opened up, it's for neat sipping rather than a mixing glass.

Whisky115.2 proof · Charred oak, finished in black brandy casks