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Blackened whiskey willett11/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ⭐️Overall this is not at all a bad rye… the nose is great, but the palate and finish aren’t very memorable. Blackened x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. It is named after the eponymous song by the band. There is white pepper, chalky cocoa, caramel, slight menthol, and lingering oak tannins. Blackened Whiskey is a brand of whiskies produced in collaboration with the heavy metal band Metallica. The Finish is medium, and somewhat tannic. There is mostly toasted oak, vanilla, cocoa, and some baking spices. All those beautiful floral fruits don’t really show up on the palate at all. The Palate is a bit of a letdown after the nose. There is floral pear, plum, vanilla, oak, and a hint of eucalyptus. The Nose is invitingly fruity and floral. ![]() 100% malted-rye mashbill (typically malting is used for barley, and makes up 5-10% of the mash). It is the first in the brand’s new Masters of Whiskey Series, which will feature new collaborations and. BLACKENED x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks is available in limited quantities for a suggested retail price of 139.99. I was very skeptical of this with the celebrity tie-in, but WOW this is good! Series with Willett was the natural next step in BLACKENED’s evolution. ⭐️Overall this is an amazingly complex, amazingly good pour that has complexity from the wine finish but none of the overpowering oxidized red wine that I hate from most red-wine finished whiskey. Size 750mL Proof 109.6 (54.8 ABV) Please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary. Earn up to 5 back on this product with Caskers Rewards. The new Masters of Whiskey Series is said to be aconvergence of passionate master craftsmen who combine their talent and skills to create a distinctive exp. But that moves into black pepper, oak, tobacco, maple, and vanilla. Blackened x Willett Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. The high rye whiskey offers spicier, more robust notes while the low rye features a slightly sweeter, earthier taste. The final result is bottled at cask strength of 54.8 ABV and the complex palate is full of earthy and sweet tones its the perfect balance between dry, oaky. The Finish is long, and the Madiera makes itself felt a little more here with some candied fruits. There is orange peel, vanilla, honey, cinnamon, toffee, hints of mint, oak, and mild white pepper. BLACKENED X WILLETT KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY FINISHED IN MADEIRA CASKS For the first release in the series, Rob Dietrich and Willett Distillerys own. The Nose instantly tells you this is a Willett Rye! Familiar notes of baking spices, cardamom, and mint are joined by orange dreamsicle, cinnamon, and pepper. Distilled by Willett, blended and finished in Madeira barrels and conditioned by pummeling with low-hertz frequencies of Metallica's music for 14 months. ![]() Drew and Rob jointly selected the Metallica playlist, which is arranged by Lars Ulrich, Metallica cofounder and drummer.These are both somewhat unique takes on rye with very different price points… Let’s see which one is worth your money today! The rye whiskey is finished in Madeira casks, during the course of which we apply the BLACK NOISETM patent-pending sonic-enhancement process. It is the first in the brand’s new Masters of Whiskey Series, which will feature new collaborations and unique expressions for years to come. ![]() The result is a uniquely balanced flavor profile. BLACKENED x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks is available in limited quantities for a suggested retail price of 139.99. The barrels were hand-selected by Drew and Rob during the tasting and selection process in Kentucky. The BLACKENED X Willett collaboration features Kentucky Straight Rye from Willett’s award-winning distillery and more specifically from their Family Estate Selection. and Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen of Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY. Blackened X Willet Cask Strength Rye Whiskey - Finished and bottled at cask strength, this whiskey was born from the masterful collaboration between legendary Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and Metallica, the BLACKENED X Willett Kentucky Straight Rye was re-mastered in collaboration by Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich of Sweet Amber Distilling Co. ![]()
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