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LOS ANGELES, CA (September 15, 2025) – Macabre Spirits and gold-selling horror metal band Ice Nine Kills have just announced a collaboration to slay fans of whiskey, horror, and music: Horrorwood Reserve.
More than a whiskey, Horrorwood Reserve is a toast to the horror fandom that fuels both Macabre Spirits and INK, bringing together legends from across the genre in one blood-curdling celebration. The release unites INK frontman Spencer Charnas and his longtime friend and Macabre Spirits co-founder Matthew Lillard (Scream, Five Nights at Freddy’s), and co-founder Justin Ware (Bloodsucking Bastards).
Not only will this collaboration bring forth a whiskey to die for, it will also launch Lillard into the INK cinematic universe with an appearance in the band’s new music video debuting in October.
“Horrorwood Reserve is the liquid soundtrack to your favorite slasher flick,” says Charnas. “It tastes like suspense, danger, and the satisfaction of surviving until the credits roll.”
Horrorwood Reserve boxed sets are available in two collectible limited editions: Golden Age and Silver Scream. Both sets contain a killer bottle designed by Michael Cortada of INK with a sleek-as-ice glass topper, along with a selection of celebrity cocktail recipe cards from Charnas, Lillard, and an epic lineup of horror icons—some of whom will be revealed in the days leading up to the public launch on 10/9/25.
The Golden Age Edition includes all 10 collectible recipe cards and a fiendishly cool solid brass skull stopper custom-designed by INK, and retails for $129.99. The Silver Scream Edition includes two of the recipe cards and retails for $84.99. Both editions come in bespoke boxes showcasing striking “Old Hollywood” iconography from Macabre and INK, and contain a personal letter of thanks from Charnas.
The whiskey itself is a standout made from Bloody Butcher corn, an heirloom grain with deep crimson kernels and bold, earthy complexity. Aged five years in new American white oak, it delivers a slightly dry, nutty profile with notes of cinnamon, leather, and spice.
Horrorwood Reserve will be available to the public in very limited quantities beginning 10/9/25, with an exclusive presale for INK’s Psychos Only and Find Familiar Spirits’ Fam Club members beginning 10/7/25. Become a member to get in on the presale, or sign up on the mailing list at HorrorwoodReserve.com to be among the first to receive the link to buy when it’s available to the public.
About Macabre Spirits
Macabre Spirits crafts rare, limited-edition spirits for horror fans. Each release is paired with a twisted original tale from one of today’s leading horror authors, with cover art by intriguing genre artists.
Macabre Spirits is the second breakout brand from Find Familiar Spirits, the fan-centric spirits company founded by actor/entrepreneur Matthew Lillard (Scream, Five Nights at Freddy’s) and screenwriter Justin Ware (Bloodsucking Bastards), after the smash success Quest’s End Whiskey. Each collectible release from Find Familiar is steeped in artistry, storytelling, and the same commitment to authenticity you find in any devoted fandom.
About Ice Nine Kills
Ice Nine Kills spreads cavalier carnage with a knowing smile, as evidenced by the densely catchy songs on their two breakthrough albums, The Silver Scream and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood, including the gold-certified single “A Grave Mistake,” “A Work of Art” (from Terrifier 3), and the adrenaline-fueled epic “The Great Unknown.”
The INKverse boasts high-concept videos, the Psychos Only club, mock “true crime” books, the Inked in Blood graphic novels, monthly Nightmare on the 9th merch drops, and the annual Silver Scream Convention. Led by Spencer Charnas, Ice Nine Kills blends extreme metal and melody with a flair for narrative immersion. They’ve toured with Slipknot, won Rock Sound’s Best Live Act, and were handpicked by Metallica for the M72 World Tour.
In 2025, Spencer also launched the Pretty Evil personal care line and co-wrote the upcoming feature film The Slashin’ of the Christ alongside Paul Soter (Super Troopers), produced by Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten.
