Blackened x Wes Henderson Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey Finished in White Port Wine Casks
Blackened x Wes Henderson Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey Finished in White Port Wine Casks is a 116.2-proof (58.1% ABV), 750mL cask-strength Kentucky straight bourbon — the second release in Blackened's Masters of Whiskey Series, created by Blackened master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich with Wes Henderson, co-founder of Angel's Envy. A 6-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon was finished in white port wine casks and sonically enhanced with Blackened's proprietary BLACK NOISE process — low-hertz Metallica frequencies vibrating the barrels to deepen wood interaction — then bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 116.2 proof / 58.1% ABV (cask strength)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 6 years — Kentucky straight bourbon
- Finish: white port wine casks; BLACK NOISE sonic enhancement; non-chill filtered
- Series: Masters of Whiskey Series, 2nd release; Metallica x Wes Henderson (Angel's Envy co-founder)
Port Casks, Metallica Playlists
The collaboration was born from the friendship between Blackened's late master distiller Dave Pickerell and Wes Henderson — a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer and one of the few father-son inductees in the hall's history. Henderson's port-finishing pedigree from Angel's Envy meets Blackened's sonic-enhancement process, and the white port casks were chosen as a deliberate nod to his expertise. The release earned Grand Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Dig into the Blackened lineup and more bourbon whiskey bottlings.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pear, raisin, cinnamon, and cigar box, opening to jammy fruit and toasted oak. Palate: rich — pear and honey building into chipotle-laced cinnamon, vanilla, walnut, barn hay, and cocoa. Finish: beautiful, long, and viscous.
How to Enjoy
A few drops of water tame the 116.2 proof and open the fruit — or go full strength neat. This is a contemplative pour, not a cocktail base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Blackened x Wes Henderson?
116.2 proof (58.1% ABV) — bottled at cask strength and non-chill filtered.
What is the BLACK NOISE process?
Blackened's proprietary sonic-enhancement process: low-frequency sound waves from Metallica's music vibrate the finishing barrels, intensifying the whiskey's interaction with the wood.
How old is the bourbon?
A 6-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon, finished in white port wine casks.
Who is Wes Henderson?
Co-founder of Angel's Envy and a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee, partnering with Blackened's Rob Dietrich for this Masters of Whiskey Series release.
For cask-strength bourbon with a rock-and-roll finish, get Blackened x Wes Henderson delivered from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.