Fincasa De La Tierra
Rum Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey Batch 004
50% ABV
$85
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We would like to thank Fincasa Whiskey and The Whiskey Bard for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
Heritage in Every Pour
Fincasa is an award-winning heritage blend of Rye Whiskey finished in Origin Rum Barrels, crafted to share the stories of our ancestors. Rooted in tradition and inspired by our family’s history in Puerto Rican agriculture, Fincasa honors the generations who came before us.
Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey
Our Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey celebrates the rich cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean melding spice-forward rye with the soulful influence of aged rum. Each batch reveals the terroir of its rum origin, unlocking untold stories with every pour.
ORIGIN RELEASE: Barbados
AGE: 5 Years
MASH BILL: 51% rye | 45% corn | 4% malted barley
DISTILLED: Indiana, USA
FINISHED: 6-12 Months
BOTTLED: Miami, FL
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: Around 800
TASTING NOTES
NOSE: Baking spices, vanilla, aged rum, milk chocolate with hints of caramel and green apple
PALATE: Velvet spiced rum creme brulee, with hints of chocolate covered orange nibs
FINISH: Medium body finish, spiced oak and dark chocolate, with subtle notes of roasted pecans
What Gary Says
Nose: Rye spice with mint, citrus zest, dill, vanilla, hint of toffee, floral notes, molasses and rum.
Palate: Mint, orange zest, vanilla, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Finish: Medium in length with spice notes of cinnamon, pepper and orange zest.
Comments: This is a decent young rye whiskey. I appreciate the ABV. For the age – I’ve always been told that what’s on the bottle is the best source (which my sample states a minimum of 3 years, but the website and other materials all state a minimum of 5 years). Something else that caught my eye was the lack of the ‘straight’ designation on the bottle (which could just be a marketing choice to not bother, but the discerning whiskey enthusiast may catch that). Technically, not having the word ‘straight’ could be for various reasons, although the most common is a lack of age statement (which this has), so my guess is that it may be more just a marketing choice. Rye is the one whiskey that even at 3 years old can be enjoyable (and where it ages can make a difference). An enjoyable pour, but this is priced so that unless you’re looking to support local (or specifically looking for not just ‘rum finished’ but Barbados rum finished rye) it’s pretty steep. A few drops of water bring out a bit of chocolate on the palate, although this works well neat.