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Whiskey Review: Redemption Whiskey Rum Cask Finish

We review Redemption Whiskey Rum Cask Finish. After primary maturation, it's finished in rum casks from Barbados and Jamaica.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

No age statement provided, aged minimum 3 months in rum casks. 47% ABV. Average price of $45
Appearance:
A light copper color with a medium-light body.
Nose:
Sweet dried fruits like white raisins and mangoes, with a white pepper tingle
Palate:
The high rye content asserts itself early with flavors of earthy allspice that build up a bit of heat before falling off a cliff into the finish. This is where the glass really opens up and gets good with big fruit-cake-sweet raisins, stewed cherries, and dried fruit flavors. In the finish, the sweeter aspects fade out, leaving just tannins and distant cinnamon.
Finish:
Comments:
The rum cask finish goes a long way to soften the rye’s distinct flavor profile, mellowing the sharp bite of spice out into a rounder warmth and imparting a uniquely fruity aspect to the glass. This works well as a sipper, with just a drop or two of water to suit your taste, or can bring the best of both rum and rye to a noticeably superior whiskey-cola highball. The uncommonly fruity rye is fairly engaging on its own, but might be even more interesting as a cocktail ingredient.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jacob Wirt

Jacob Wirt, whose past lives as a cook and cultural studies researcher, continues to shape his deep appreciation for fermented grain beverages. His understanding extends beyond the mere enjoyment of the drink; he recognizes the knowledge, labor, and rich history behind every glass. With a passion for homebrewing beer, Wirt finds a similar fascination in whiskey, exploring how techniques, ingredients, and nuanced variables create the distinctive character of each expression.

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