This ultimate tipple for Metallica fans has arrived — and we’re giving away a bottle of it.

Last month, the heavy metal hard hitters announced that a new box set celebrating their signature whiskey, Blackened, named after the track of the same name from the band’s 1988 …And Justice for All record.

The whiskey is produced in partnership with the cult Sweet Amber Distilling Company — the project of the late artisan craft distiller Dave Pickerell. The brew itself is a blend of straight bourbons and rye whiskeys drawn from throughout North America.

The Batch 100 Box Set sees Blackened in a whole new context. The ageing process was soundtracked by a Metallia-indebted playlist curated by master distiller & blender, Rob Dietrich.

The box set will feature a bottle of the gold medal award-winning Blackened Whiskey. Two exclusive 12″ vinyl picture discs featuring the Metallica playlist that helped the sonic-enhancement process of the drink, a Blackened zine — featuring iconic photos of the band by Danny Clinch, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Metallica’s HQ and rehearsal space — and more.

“When I look at Rob’s playlist, I love the selections, I love the variety,” drummer Lars Ulrich shares of the brew. “I love that he’s gone for two deeper live tracks from the ‘Damaged Justice’ tour, I love seeing both the Binge & Purge and Through the Never eras represented, and he even tapped the Helping Hands album, so it’s clear he is not a part-timer!”

If you want the ultimate drinkin’ and listening experience, but can’t quite fork out the $200, we got you covered. We’ll be giving away a The Batch 100 Box Set to one of you lucky guns.

To score your own, in 25 words or less, let us know what your favourite drinking song is below and why. Good luck!

Competition runs from September 21 2020 12pm AEST to November 30 2020 12pm AEST. Only Australian residents are eligible. You must be over the age of 18 and must verify your age in your Brag Observer profile to be eligible. Full T’s & C’s here

Metallica Blackened Whiskey

COMPETITION INFORMATION

Competition:Win a Blackened Metallica Whiskey Batch 100 Box Set
Entrants:
  1. Only Australian residents are eligible
  2. Entrants must be over 18 years old
Entry Period:Starts at September 21 2020 12pm AEST and ends at November 30 2020 12pm AEST
Entry: 
  1. Log on to the website;
  2. Fill in all the required data fields on the entry form; and
  3. Answer the following question: “Tell us in 25 words or less what your favourite drinking song is and why”
Limit:One (1) entry per person
Judging Criteria: Originality and creativity
Prize Determination:The winner will be picked based on originality and relevance to the question
Notification: By email within a week of the winner being chosen
Claim Period:Within 4 weeks from the date of Notification. [Note: 3 months in South Australia. Shortest claim period is 4 minutes in NSW]
Unclaimed Prize Determination:Should the winner not claim the prize within 4 weeks from the date of Notification, a new winner will be chosen. The new winner will be notified via email within a week of the Prize Determination.
Prize:1 – Blackened American Whiskey Limited Edition Batch 100 Box Set (**Collect One/Drink One**) valued up to $350 incl GST
Total Prize Value:Up to $350 incl GST
Prize Conditions:
  1. Entrants must have a fully completed Brag Observer profile
  2. Entrants must answer the question as required
  3. The Prize is subject to availability
  4. Entrants must be over 18 years old