Metallica's Blackened Original Cask Strength Volume 01 Black Brandy Cask Finish Blended American Whiskey 750mL

BLACKENED Whiskey Cask Strength is the same award-winning blend of the finest North American bourbons and ryes as in the original expression. The whiskeys are then married and finished in brandy casks, bottled at cask strength, and non-chill filtered, offering a viscous mouthfeel with an even bolder flavor profile. Each volume of Cask Strength is its own unique batch and limited in quantity.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rolled oats, vanilla wafer, fig, maple sugar, and toffee.

Palate: Walnut, caramel, and vanilla creme.

Finish: Brown sugar, ancho chili, and a cinnamon spice finish.

"Metallica's standard Blackened with the proof turned up to 11. The nose is nutty and sweet with pralines, caramel corn, brown-sugar butter, and vanilla-almond ice cream. There's more spice on the palate, with Red Hots, toasted nuts and oak, candy apple, and pepper. The finish is rich and warming, carrying over many of the spices. Water elongates and opens the palate. This demonstrates excellent consistency from nose to finish and quality development over time." - Ted Simmons, Whisky Advocate (91 Points)

"Each batch, or volume, is intended to be unique, offering a different flavor profile and coming in at varying proofs. Volume 01 is a surprisingly light, vibrant, and easy drinking whiskey considering the fact that its cask strength. Dark fruit, vanilla custard, and brown sugar are most prominent, with a mixture of spices and other flavors that lean sweet and weave their way throughout the whiskey. The finish is somewhat abrupt, which is typically a negative, but somehow it works for this whiskey making it all the more drinkable. All in all it’s a very approachable whiskey that anyone would be hard pressed to dislike." - Nick Beiter, Breaking Bourbon