#Blackened whiskey colombia series

However we also deploy distinct finishing techniques as part of our Masters of Whiskey Series. When it comes to BLACKENED, our flagship edition is finished in Brandy casks, which adds notes of apricot to the liquid, playing perfectly alongside the honey and caramel notes of the blend This change allows the spirit to absorb more unique flavors and characteristics that have been left behind in the wood from the previous contents. Typically, this new barrel has previously contained a different type of alcohol, such as sherry, port, or wine. When people talk about ‘finishing’ whiskey, they mean transferring the whiskey to a different barrel to add another dimension to the aging process. Or in the case of BLACKENED Whiskey, exposing the liquid to low frequency sound waves, which we call sonic-enhancement, or BLACK NOISE™, can accelerate the interaction between the whiskey and the wood, extracting more flavor. Whiskey aged by the coast often takes on salty and briny notes, while whiskey aged in high-altitude or mountainous regions can have more floral and mineral notes. Other factors that can shape the flavor during aging are different humidity levels, which affects the amount of evaporation within the barrel (known as the “angel’s share”) and can concentrate flavors over time, as well as the aging environment, also known as terroir, which can add its own flavor elements.

Whereas, in colder climates, like Scotland or England with more consistent day-to-night temperatures, whiskey (or should we say whisky!) matures more slowly, creating more subtle wood flavors. This causes the liquid to move in and out of the wood more rapidly, strengthening the flavor. In warmer places like Kentucky, the barrel expands and contracts due to temperature changes throughout the day. While in the barrel, several factors like climate, temperature, and humidity impact the aging process. Oak is ideal for aging because it’s porous, letting whiskey interact with the wood, giving the spirit its unique flavor, color, and aroma. Most whiskey barrels, or casks, are crafted from either American White oak or European oak. In this blog post, we’ll explore the behind-the-scenes decisions that shape the perfect flavor profile during the aging process. A barrel is a specific type of cask primarily used for aging whiskey, while the term “cask” is a more general one that covers various containers used for aging and storing all types of alcohol. In the world of whiskey, people often use “barrel” and “cask” interchangeably, but there’s a subtle distinction between them. The choices each distiller makes about the barrel ultimately shape the profile of the finished product, as aging whiskey is all about how it interacts with the wood over time.

Barrels aren’t just for storage they play a key role in the aging process. But the inside of the barrel is where the magic happens. If you would like to make a donation to Team Rubicon, please visit their website at you think of a whiskey barrel, you probably imagine its outer appearance – the oak staves and metal hoops. Metallica and All Within My Hands will match this donation in kind, making the overall total donation $50,000. BLACKENED will donate $25,000 to Team Rubicon, a veteran-led, non-profit organization established in 2010 that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. With many connections to Kentucky, and with much of the region still recovering from 2021’s devastating tornadoes, Rob Dietrich and Wes Henderson felt it was of the utmost importance to help the community through this release. Representing several generations of Kentucky distilling provenance, Henderson was inducted into the Kentucky bourbon hall of fame, joining his father, Lincoln Henderson, as one of the few father/son inductees in the history of the industry. The inspiration for the collaboration came from BLACKENED’s late Master Distiller and whiskey luminary, Dave Pickerell who was a close friend of Wes Henderson. Each of these limited edition whiskies are finished to their own unique playlist which is blasted to the barrels using BLACKENED’s proprietary BLACK NOISE™ sonic enhancement process.

#Blackened whiskey colombia series

This series combines the strengths of Master Distiller and Blender Rob Dietrich and renowned whiskey makers to re-imagine craft whiskey and create more complex expressions. The “Masters of Whiskey Series” was born from the core tenet of BLACKENED® American Whiskey and Metallica…collaboration.