Blackened American Whiskey Batch 91 is part of the bold collaboration between Metallica and the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, designed to merge music, craftsmanship, and whiskey innovation. Produced in partnership with Sweet Amber Distilling Co., Blackened is a blend of hand-selected bourbons and ryes sourced from across North America, finished in brandy casks for added depth and character.

What sets Blackened apart is its signature “Black Noise™” sonic-enhancement process, in which Metallica’s music is played to the whiskey during cask finishing. The low-frequency vibrations are said to intensify interaction between spirit and wood, extracting additional flavor compounds from the barrel and giving each batch a unique identity.

Batch 91 pours a deep amber hue. On the nose, it opens with aromas of caramel, honey, and toasted oak layered with dried fruit and spice. The palate is full-bodied and smooth, delivering notes of butterscotch, vanilla, dark fruit, and baking spice, accented by a touch of brandy sweetness. The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak and subtle peppery spice.

Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, Blackened also works beautifully in spirit-forward cocktails such as the Old Fashioned or Manhattan. With its combination of innovative finishing, bold flavor, and Metallica’s rock-and-roll spirit, Batch 91 continues the brand’s mission to push boundaries in American whiskey.