Venezuelan rum producer Santa Teresa 1796 introduced a new expression, Santa Teresa Arabica Coffee Cask Finish. This blend is new ground for rum enthusiasts and coffee connoisseurs alike as well as the brand, which is introducing a new and refreshed brand visual identity designed to honor centuries of tradition while embracing a modernized aesthetic.

Santa Teresa Arabica Coffee Cask Finish begins with the renowned Santa Teresa 1796, a triple-aged, award-winning Venezuelan Solera rum, cherished for its super-premium quality and minimal sugar content with just 3 grams of sugar per 750 ml bottle.

This distinguished rum undergoes an additional transformation, spending three months in American white oak casks previously used to age a rum-based cold brew coffee. This meticulous process infuses the rum with rich coffee aromas and flavors, enhancing its depth and character without the use of additives.

Crafted with top-quality Arabica coffee beans, organically grown, roasted to a medium level, and ground coarsely under the guidance of the brand’s master distillers at Hacienda Santa Teresa, this single-estate masterpiece represents the first Venezuelan rum ever finished in coffee casks. The production process begins with the selection of premium Arabica coffee beans, which then go through a cold brew process with 4-year-old rums instead of water.

This cold brew mixture is placed in selected American white oak barrels, where it rests for six months, allowing the barrel to add maturity and complexity while absorbing the rich coffee notes. At the end of this period, the cold brew is extracted, and Santa Teresa 1796, once it’s undergone its triple aging process through the unique Solera method, is introduced to the coffee-infused barrels. This final step, lasting three months, allows the rum to acquire subtle notes of coffee.

The result is a rum with unparalleled richness, offering notes of oak, cacao nibs, and distinctive coffee flavors. This versatile spirit is ideal for drinking neat, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Carajillo, and Espresso Martini. The popularity of coffee-based cocktails is on the rise, a trend that has seen a 50% growth during a 12-month period according to Union.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Arabica Coffee Cask Finish as the latest addition to our Cask Finish Series,” Alberto Vollmer, CEO of Santa Teresa Rum, said in a news release. “This expression exemplifies our unwavering dedication to innovation while honoring our rich Venezuelan heritage. By combining some of the finest coffee and rum produced in Venezuela, we have created a blend that offers unparalleled depth and character. This release is a testament to our legacy of craftsmanship and our commitment to producing exceptional rum that celebrates our rich history and traditions.”

Arabica Coffee Cask Finish is now available both in-store and online at https://www.buysantateresarum.com/santa-teresa-coffee-cask.html. For more information about other Santa Teresa 1796, please visit www.santateresarum.com. 

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About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is the first rum producer in Venezuela, originating from the valley of Aragua, its story started as a sugar cane plantation in 1796 and the land remains family-owned to this day. The brand’s rums have been produced at Hacienda Santa Teresa for more than two centuries and are now present in more than 40 countries. Registered in 1909, the rum brand boasts the title of Venezuela’s very first rum trademark – as well as carrying the “Ron de Venezuela” (Rum of Venezuela) DOC label.