Blackened The Lightning Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a limited-edition whiskey from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. This whiskey is made from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It is aged for at least four years in new, charred oak barrels. The whiskey is then finished in a unique process called blackening, which involves exposing the whiskey to a variety of music genres, including classic rock, metal, and hip-hop. This process is said to impart a unique flavor profile to the whiskey. The whiskey has a deep amber color and a nose of sweet caramel, toasted oak, and baking spices. On the palate, it is smooth and creamy with notes of vanilla, cinnamon,