Metallica and Blackened master distiller Rob Dietrich have launched a new video series called “The Blending Sessions.” The band said the following about that: “We’re joining Blackened Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich for “The Blending Sessions,” an exclusive conversation series about whiskey, music, inspiration, and collaboration. With new episodes dropping weekly, we’ll uncover details…
Metallica’s James Hetfield has joined forces with Drew Estate founder Jonathan Drew and Blackened American Whiskey master distiller Rob Dietrich to create Blackened “M81” cigars. They will be available through Drew Estate preferred retailers in December. The following was said about the cigars on blackenedwhiskey.com: “An exploration into the deepest, darkest and heaviest depths of…
Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey have announced the second release in their “Masters Of Whiskey Series.” The latest beverage in the series is a Blackened x Wes Henderson Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The following was said about the new whiskey: “Finished in Wine Port Wine Casks is the collaboration of Master Distillers Rob Dietrich of BLACKENED® and…
Metallica have added another product to their Blackened American Whiskey line. The latest beverage is a limited edition Kentucky Straight Rye Double Cask Finished Whiskey called “Rye The Lightning.” The beverage got its name from the band’s 1984 album “Ride The Lightning.” A live version of that effort was played in reverse during the Black…
Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey have announced a new “Masters Of Whiskey Series.” The first drink in the series will be a Blackened x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. The following information was provided in a press release [via prnewswire.com] “Today, BLACKENED American Whiskey unveils its new “Masters of Whiskey Series” with the inaugural release, BLACKENED x…
Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey and the band’s All Within My Hands foundation are joining forces for a “Season Of Giving” charity initiative. The following was said about that: “BLACKENED is giving back this holiday season by partnering with @metallica ‘s @allwithinmyhandsfoundation to raise money & awareness for the foundation’s efforts in the year ahead. Simply…
Sweet Amber Distilling Co. have announced Batch 106 of Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey. This version of the beverage has been “sonically enhanced” by a playlist consisting of live tracks from the band’s 2019 “S&M²” shows with the San Francisco Symphony and it will be packaged in a limited edition gift box featuring art from Squindo. Fans…
Metallica will be releasing a limited edition box set featuring “Batch 100” of their Blackened Whiskey. In addition to the whiskey, the set will also come with two 12-inch vinyl picture discs featuring the playlist used in the drink’s finishing process, the first edition of the Blackened Zine, and more. Pre-orders can be found HERE.…
Metallica have recruited Rob Dietrich as the new master distiller for their Blackened Whiskey. He will be taking over for Dave Pickerell, who sadly passed away last November. The band issued the following statement: “We’re excited to announce the next step in our journey with Blackened American Whiskey as we welcome Rob Dietrich to the…
Dave Pickerell, the master distiller behind Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey, has sadly passed away. Pickerell was in San Francisco for the annual WhiskyFest when he died. A cause of death has yet to be revealed. The band said the following: “The Metallica family is stunned and in disbelief at the loss of our friend and partner,…
You must be logged in to post a comment.