PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Santa Teresa's Maestros Roneros have been perfecting their craft in Venezuela for 225 years, and the flagship 1796 rum — named for the year the hacienda itself was founded — has long stood as the house's most celebrated expression of that legacy: a triple-aged rum built through the traditional Solera method, blending together rums matured separately in American oak barrels, French Limousin oak casks, and Sherry casks, with some components in the blending system reaching as much as 35 years of age. That flagship rum became the foundation for Santa Teresa's first-ever limited-edition cask finish series, and this Irish Whiskey Cask Finish is one of the collection's most distinctive entries — taking the fully triple-aged, Solera-blended base rum and giving it an additional period of maturation in genuine Irish whiskey casks.
The result, per the brand's own description, "delivers a rich balance of oak, caramel, dried fruit, vanilla, and gentle spice," with the Irish whiskey casks contributing "extra depth and complexity while maintaining the elegant and approachable profile that has made Santa Teresa 1796 a favorite among rum enthusiasts worldwide." This is a genuinely cross-category expression — rum built through one of the Caribbean and South American spirits world's most respected traditional aging systems, finished in barrels that carry a completely different, distinctly Irish whiskey character, bridging two spirit traditions in a single bottle. Bottled at 90 proof, it's positioned by the brand as ideal for both serious neat sipping and as an elevated base for premium cocktails — a refined, versatile release aimed squarely at collectors, dedicated rum lovers, and adventurous whiskey drinkers alike who want to see what happens when two of the world's great aged-spirit traditions meet in the same glass.
Santa Teresa 1796 is produced in Venezuela by the estate's Maestros Roneros, carrying forward 225 years of accumulated rum-making tradition, with the flagship 1796 expression named for the founding year of the Santa Teresa hacienda itself. The rum is built through a triple-aging process centered on the traditional Solera method — a fractional blending system in which rums of varying ages are combined across a series of interconnected casks, with younger rum continually refreshed from older, more mature barrels. The blend draws on rums matured separately in American oak barrels, French Limousin oak casks, and Sherry casks, with select components in the Solera system reaching up to 35 years of age before blending.
This Irish Whiskey Cask Finish is part of Santa Teresa's limited-edition cask finish series, which takes the fully triple-aged, Solera-blended 1796 rum and subjects it to an additional finishing period in casks that previously held Irish whiskey — a genuine cross-category maturation that layers the distinct character of Irish whiskey cooperage onto the rum's already complex, multi-cask foundation. The finished rum is bottled at 45% ABV / 90 proof as a limited-edition release, positioned for both neat sipping and premium cocktail applications.
Nose
Oak and caramel lead, joined by dried fruit and a gentle warmth of vanilla — the layered result of the rum's extended Solera aging across American oak, French Limousin oak, and Sherry casks, further shaped by its time in genuine Irish whiskey barrels.
Palate
A rich balance of oak, caramel, and dried fruit carries the entry, with vanilla and gentle spice rounding out the profile. The Irish whiskey cask finish adds real depth and complexity to the base rum, while the elegant, approachable character that defines the broader Santa Teresa 1796 range remains fully intact.
Finish
Smooth and refined, closing with the same balance of oak, caramel, and spice that carries throughout — a genuinely versatile finish built for both slow, contemplative sipping and serious cocktail work.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Triple-Aged Solera Rum — Irish Whiskey Cask Finish, Limited Edition |
| ABV / Proof | 45% ABV / 90 Proof |
| Base Rum | Santa Teresa 1796 — triple-aged, Solera method |
| Base Aging | American oak, French Limousin oak, and Sherry casks; Solera components up to 35 years |
| Finishing Casks | Genuine Irish whiskey casks |
| Producer | Santa Teresa — Venezuela, 225 years of tradition |
| Craftsmen | Maestros Roneros |
| Series | Santa Teresa 1796 Limited Edition Cask Finish collection (also includes a Speyside Scotch whisky cask finish) |
| Style / Identity | A genuine cross-category expression — rum's Solera tradition meeting Irish whiskey's cask character |
| Aromas & Flavors | Oak, caramel, dried fruit, vanilla, gentle spice |
| Best Served | Neat sipping or premium cocktails |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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