Blackened is a whiskey brand created by Metallica and master distiller Dave Pickerell. The Blackened Cask Strength Golden State Edition is a limited edition whiskey that was released in 2020. It is a blend of whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, and is bottled at a cask strength of 115.2 proof. The whiskey has notes of caramel, oak, and spice, and is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.