The Last Call

     I received this spirit as a review sample from the World Whiskey Society,  linked here , linked here. It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Some bottles grab your attention because of the label. Others do it because of the story. Quinta Repr Tequila pulled me in instantly because of the process, and if you know me at all, you know coffee is part of my daily ritual. Quintaliza is still a relatively new name on U.S. shelves, but they are already making noise by doing something genuinely different in the tequila space. This isn’t novelty for novelty’s sake. It’s a thoughtful finishing process that actually respects the spirit underneath.      Quintaliza starts with tequila, naturally fermented for three days and double distilled. From there, the tequila spends about two months resting in ex-bourbon barrels. That alone would be a solid foundation for a reposado-style profile. Where things g...

Fincasa Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey Review Batch 1. I received this spirit as a review sample from Fincasa Whiskey, linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Fincasa Whiskey’s Rum Barrel Finished Rye immediately caught my attention for a few reasons, but most notably for its transparency and its approach. This is a rye whiskey that leans into blending and finishing with intention rather than following the most obvious path. Rum-finished rye is a combination I’ve always enjoyed, and Fincasa clearly understands how those spice-driven profiles can complement each other when handled with care.      From the bottle presentation to the detailed production info printed right on the label, Fincasa makes it clear that they value openness, and that immediately sets a positive tone before the cork is even pulled. This release starts with whiskey distilled in Indiana and pulls from two distinct rye mash bills. Two...