TEELING WHISKEY RELEASES 7TH EDITION IN AWARD-WINNING SOMMELIER SELECTION – RIOJA RED WINE CASK

TEELING® Whiskey, the world’s most awarded Irish Whiskey*, is proud to unveil the seventh release in its innovative Sommelier Selection series – Rioja Red Wine Cask Finish.

At Teeling Whiskey, we believe in driving the evolution of Irish Whiskey through the creation of new and unique expressions. As part of this innovative mission, the Sommelier Selection series was developed to capture the flavours and influence of some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Previous editions have explored the impact of French, Italian, and Portuguese wine casks on Teeling’s award-winning Small Batch blended Irish Whiskey.

For this latest release, Teeling has turned its attention to Spain, focusing on its flagship Rioja red wine. Famous for its balance of red and dark fruits combined with distinctive cask maturation, Rioja wine offers a distinct complementary character to Teeling’s whiskey style. Only the finest ex-Rioja Red Wine casks from Northern Spain were selected to finish Teeling Small Batch, creating an expression that is truly unique within the Irish Whiskey category.

The result is a whiskey layered with vibrant red fruits, subtle spice, and a soft tannic structure, perfectly balanced by the natural floral and fruity character of Teeling Small Batch. This limited-edition Irish Whiskey is a true celebration of both Irish & Spanish taste and character.

Jack Teeling, Founder and Managing Director of Teeling Whiskey, commented:
“With our Sommelier Selection, we set out to push the boundaries of Irish Whiskey by bringing the influence of world-class wine regions into our whiskey-making. Rioja is at the heart of Spanish winemaking, and we are delighted to showcase how its red wine casks can add a new dimension to our Small Batch, continuing our journey of discovery to what Irish and Teeling Whiskey can be.”

The Teeling Whiskey Sommelier Selection – Rioja Red Wine Cask Finish is bottled at 46% ABV with no chill filtration, staying true to Teeling’s ethos of craft and authenticity. It will be available in Ireland at the Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin 8, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, Australia, Singapore and Japan among other international markets.

* Based on World Whiskies Awards, 2019-2025 

Sommelier Selection Rioja – Tasting Notes

• Nose: Strawberry compote, cherry, delicate cinnamon spice and caramel sweetness
• Taste: Dark berries, butterscotch, black pepper and nutmeg
• Finish: Long luxurious finish with dry tannins, a slight minerality, honey and a hint of dark chocolate

About Teeling Whiskey

The Teeling Whiskey Company was founded in 2012 to revive the old Teeling family trademark of Irish whiskey and bring craft distilling back to Dublin. Since its establishment, TEELING has become the most progressive Irish whiskey company, driving innovation and offering a selection of unique handcrafted, small-batch Irish whiskeys. The Teeling Whiskey Distillery began operations in 2015, marking the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years, and has welcomed over one million visitors since opening. TEELING Whiskey is now exported to more than 80 different markets and has won over 650 international awards for its quality.

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