Blackened Cask Strength Volume II is a powerhouse American whiskey forged from the collaboration between Metallica and the late master distiller Dave Pickerell — a true rock-and-roll spirit that earns its name. This blend of straight bourbons and ryes from North America averages eight-plus years of age and is finished in black brandy casks while being blasted with custom Metallica playlists through the brand's proprietary BLACK NOISE sonic-aging process. Bottled at a thunderous 122 proof (55.35% ABV), this is the brand's flagship cask-strength expression — bold, complex, and deeply aromatic. The nose explodes with rich brown sugar, vanilla, dark cherry, and toasted oak. On the palate, expect a creamy, viscous mouthfeel with caramel, baking spice, dried fruit, and a unifying brandy-cask sweetness. The finish is long, warming, and unmistakably loud — like the music that helped shape it. Built for sipping neat, dripping a single drop of water, or letting it stand in for a serious bourbon in your favorite cocktail.