“We’re not going to start compromising now.” Metallica’s frontman and co-founder, James Hetfield, set this standard when he began collaborating with Master Distiller Rob Dietrich to create the Blackened whiskey brand, and our Blackened cigars are no different. Built on years of friendship and mutual respect for each other’s artistic talents, the Blackened cigar project is a three-way collaboration between James Hetfield, Rob Dietrich, and our founder, Jonathan Drew Sann.

The Blackened brand goes deeper than just cigar production … this authentic personal collection is about exploring where we’ve been, dreaming about where we’re going, and honoring the aspects of life that matter most. Each Blackened cigar is crafted to spotlight hard-hitting artistry in every form – pushing new frontiers in expression. We proudly dedicate these blends to the places and spaces we’ve traveled and the friendships we’ve made along the way.