Machine Head vocalist Robb Flynn has just launched Shotgun Blast Whiskey. That 45% ABV spirit is initially being released in limited sawed-off shotgun styled glass bottles, with bonus shotgun shell casing styled shot glasses. Those items are housed in a limited collector’s box.
A press release describes the spirit as being, ‘An ultra-premium blend of 11 year aged and 4 year aged bourbon. 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley. This exceptional mash bill and aging process was handpicked by Robb Flynn himself, coming in at a powerful 94 proof, delivering a shot of rich bourbon flavor straight to your pallet.’
If you’re not familiar with the works of the Bay Area thrash/groove metal band, the name of the whiskey refers to the lyric of “let freedom ring with a shotgun blast” from “Davidian“, the lead single from band’s 1994 debut album “Burn My Eyes“. Flynn himself said of this new offering:
“We are beyond stoked to be doing this. As most of you know, Machine Head has always been a drinking band, from our first shows playing kegger parties, to sending out a hearty ‘cheers’ to 70,000 of our friends while headlining Hellfest last year, both Machine Head and the Head Cases like a drink or 3. So last year when the opportunity presented itself to deliver a premium bourbon whiskey, it was a bit of a no-brainer.”
You can place an order now via shotgunblastwhiskey.com.
