Irish Whiskey TEELING SANTA TERESA Rum Cask Finish 70 cl

Description

Teeling Santa Teresa Cask Finish: Irish Blended Whiskey with a Venezuelan Rum Cask Influence

A Collaboration Between Two Distinctive Spirits Producers

Teeling Small Batch Santa Teresa Cask Finish 70cl is a limited-edition Irish whiskey resulting from a partnership between Teeling Whiskey and Santa Teresa Rum.

Based in Dublin, Teeling is recognised for its experimental approach to whiskey maturation.

Santa Teresa, located in Venezuela, has a rum-making heritage dating back more than two centuries.

The collaboration explores how casks previously used for Santa Teresa 1796 rum can influence the flavour of Irish blended whiskey.

A Blend of Malt and Grain Whiskey

This expression belongs to Teeling's Small Batch series.

It combines malt and grain whiskeys selected to create a balanced foundation for additional cask maturation.

The whiskey is initially aged in ex-bourbon barrels, developing vanilla, fruit and gentle spice characteristics.

The producer does not declare an age statement for this limited release.

Additional Maturation in Santa Teresa Rum Casks

Following its initial maturation, the whiskey is transferred into oak casks previously used in Santa Teresa's Solera rum ageing system.

These barrels introduce additional aromatic layers associated with Venezuelan aged rum.

The resulting influence is particularly noticeable through notes of caramel, honey, chocolate and dried fruit.

The whiskey remains an Irish whiskey: rum is not blended into the finished spirit.

The precise duration of the Santa Teresa cask maturation is not specified in the official product information.

Appearance and Aroma

The whiskey displays a warm golden-amber colour.

The nose combines caramel, honey and dark chocolate with barley and fresh orchard fruit.

These aromas create a balance between the whiskey's cereal character and the richness associated with the rum casks.

A Fruity and Spiced Palate

On the palate, vanilla and honey lead into gentle spices, apricots, figs and dried fruit.

The texture is rounded, while the oak provides structure.

The finish is long, revealing dried fruit, cinnamon, creamy barley and pastry notes, followed by lingering oak tannins.

Bottled Without Chill Filtration

Teeling Santa Teresa Cask Finish is bottled at 46% alcohol by volume, without chill filtration.

This approach helps retain the whiskey's natural texture and flavour-bearing compounds.

Serving Suggestions

Serve neat in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass to appreciate its aromatic complexity.

A few drops of water may help reveal additional fruit and spice notes.

It also pairs well with dark chocolate, dried figs and toasted nuts.

This expression is particularly interesting for enthusiasts of unusual cask finishes and collectors of limited-edition Irish whiskeys.