Redemption Rum Cask Finish
Redemption Rye Rum Cask Finish is a 94-proof (47% ABV) straight rye whiskey — Redemption's high-rye 95% rye / 5% malted barley recipe, distilled by MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana — finished in Jamaican and Barbadian rum casks in collaboration with Plantation Rum, in a 750mL bottle. The finishing takes the classic spicy rye and layers it with tropical warmth: the Barbadian casks bring richness up front, the Jamaican casks add an earthy, fruity depth on the back end. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 95% rye, 5% malted barley — straight rye whiskey
- Finish: Jamaican + Barbadian rum casks, Plantation Rum collaboration (minimum 3 months per brand copy)
- Distillery: MGP, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
- Awards: Best American Rye — 2021 World Whiskies Awards; Platinum — ASCOT Awards 2021 & 2022; 93 pts — Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022
Rye Meets Rum
Redemption's rye is already one of the benchmark high-rye recipes in American whiskey — 95% rye, all spice and structure. The Rum Cask Finish, part of the brand's Cask Series, hands it to Plantation Rum's world: Jamaican casks for funk and fruit, Barbadian casks for warmth and roundness. The result earned Best American Rye at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards and back-to-back ASCOT Platinum medals. Browse the Redemption collection and more rye whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per brand copy: the nose shows dried stone fruit (apricot, persimmon), clover honey, and baking spice — clove and caraway. The palate opens with warming Barbadian richness, then Jamaican casks bring earthy tropical fruit — sultana raisins, guava, passionfruit. The finish is light and breathy, with golden raisins dusted in Ceylon cinnamon.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to open the tropical notes. The rum-cask sweetness makes it a standout in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned — try it in a tiki-leaning whiskey sour with a float of dark rum for the full effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redemption Rum Cask Finish finished in?
Jamaican and Barbadian rum casks, in collaboration with Plantation Rum — part of Redemption's Cask Series.
What is the proof of Redemption Rum Cask Finish?
94 proof (47% ABV) in a 750mL bottle.
Who distills Redemption Rye?
Redemption's rye is distilled by MGP (Midwest Grain Products) in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, from a 95% rye mash bill.
Order Redemption Rum Cask Finish from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — rye whiskey with a tropical passport.