Description
Blackened Whiskey was crafted by the famous Dave Pickerell of Makers Mark and Whistle Pig. Pickerell partnered with the platinum-selling band Metallica. Together, they came up with an idea to use the band's sound in the aging process, using "dark noise." During aging, the barrels were placed next to speakers blasting Metallica's music, allowing the whiskey to seep deeper into the oak cognac barrels.
NOSE: Blackened opens up with bold notes of sweet brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla. As the sweet notes fade, you start to pick up on light cracked pepper, charred oak, and dark cherry. (22/25)
PALATE: The palate starts off thin and oily, coating your mouth with a light spice intermingling with a butterscotch note mixed with some corn notes. On the second sip, the cognac barrels show their true colors with flavors of cherry, dark fruit, light vanilla, and brown sugar. (30/40)
FINISH: The finish is shorter than expected, leaving you with notes of sweet brown sugar, cognac, and black cracked pepper that fade into a light molasses note.
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