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Whiskey Review: Blackened Cask Strength Volume 01

We review Blackened Cask Strength Volume 01, a blend of bourbon and rye whiskeys, which are married together and re-aged in brandy staves influenced by Metallica's music.

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Blackened Cask Strength Volume 01 review

Tasting Notes

About:

a blend of bourbon and rye whiskeys, which are married together and re-aged in brandy staves; 122.85 proof, 61.43% ABV, 750mL, SRP $69.99
Appearance:
Light tan, with just a touch of opacity. Only a handful of legs.
Nose:
Very candied, particularly creamy caramel and brown sugar ice cream cone at first. Juicy red fruit finishes up, even with a bit of tart cranberry.
Palate:
Soft texture, a little viscous. Peanut-y rich on the mid palate. A very pleasant bitterness on the end, with some floral notes coming through. A touch of chile spice accompanies.
Finish:
Comments:
I was a bit surprised by how much I like this. It’s warm, and I definitely would sip it at cask strength, personally. Adding a few drops of water did bring out a bit more depth of flavor, and I would recommend it to the whiskey drinker who likes things a bit more moderate. That being said, I would also recommend this whiskey.rnrnI have to admit some skepticism about the effects of playing music to a barrel – that being said, I wouldn’t suggest changing a thing.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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