Teeling is refining its approach in Venezuela with Santa Teresa

The Irish distillery Teeling and the Venezuelan house of Santa Teresa have combined their expertise in a limited edition. Teeling Small Batch whiskey completes its maturation in casks that previously held Santa Teresa rum.

A rum cask finish

In the spirits industry, «finishing» refers to a final stage before bottling. The spirit is transferred to a different type of cask for a shorter period to alter its profile and develop aromas different from the «base» product. Here, the base is the Teeling Small Batch, the distillery's flagship blend, which has aged for a while in casks previously used for Santa Teresa 1796 rum.

An exchange between two houses

This edition is part of the Teeling Small Batch series of collaborations. The range has already seen finishes in casks that previously held wines such as Sauternes, Margaux, Amarone, and Douro, as well as casks that previously held other spirits, including cognac. Santa Teresa, for its part, has offered a 1796 rum finished in casks that previously held Teeling whiskey.

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46% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €49 Distribution: Dugas