Templeton Rye Tequila Cask Finish
Templeton Rye Tequila Cask Finish is the fifth release in Templeton's limited-edition Cask Finish Series — a minimum-6-year-old straight rye finished 3–6 months in barrels that held Tequila Corralejo 99,000 Horas Extra Añejo. The rye itself is 95% rye / 5% malted barley, distilled in Indiana and matured and bottled at Templeton Distillery in Templeton, Iowa. Bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) in 750mL, with 4,200 cases produced globally in the September 2023 release. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: minimum 6 years in new American oak, flame-charred barrels, then 3–6 months in ex-Tequila Corralejo 99,000 Horas Extra Añejo casks
- Mash bill: 95% rye / 5% malted barley
- Origin: distilled in Indiana, matured and bottled in Templeton, Iowa
- Rarity: 5th Cask Finish Series release; 4,200 cases globally, debuted at Tales of the Cocktail, Sept 2023
When Rye Spice Meets Agave Sweetness
The cask pairing is a genuine cross-border collaboration: Templeton, Iowa and Corralejo, Guanajuato. The Extra Añejo casks — seasoned by one of Mexico's most decorated tequilas — layer earthy agave sweetness and light citrus over Templeton's rye spice without overpowering it. Infinium Spirits' Shane Fitzharris described the result as "spectacularly balances Rye spice with Agave sweetness." Explore more rye whiskey or shop the Templeton Rye range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per published reviews: nose — sweet brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla, light oak with a subtle tequila finish and rye spice. Palate — caramelized brown sugar, vanilla, oak, earthy tequila notes, light fruit and citrus. Finish — smooth, traditional rye spices with fruit and caramelized brown sugar.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube to let the tequila-cask layer surface. A rye Old Fashioned with this finish takes on an unexpected agave depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tequila casks were used?
Barrels that previously held Tequila Corralejo 99,000 Horas Extra Añejo, in a collaboration between Templeton (Iowa) and Corralejo (Guanajuato, Mexico).
How long is it aged?
A minimum of 6 years in new flame-charred American oak, finished 3–6 months in the tequila casks.
Where is Templeton Rye distilled?
This release's rye was distilled in Indiana, then matured and bottled at Templeton Distillery in Iowa.
How limited is it?
4,200 cases worldwide, released September 2023 on allocation — the 5th Cask Finish Series release.
Rye spice, agave sweetness, one remarkable cask — order Templeton Rye Tequila Cask Finish online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.