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Fincasa Whiskey unveiled its latest expression earlier this month with the release of Batch 003, a rum-cask-finished <\/span>rye whiskey<\/span><\/a> that pays homage to owner Mike Martinez\u2019s Puerto Rican heritage. The limited-edition release represents an important milestone for the brand in its mission to increase Latino representation in the whiskey industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new expression features a 95% rye\/5% malted barley whiskey sourced from MGP in Indiana, aged a minimum of five years before undergoing a 13-month finishing period in former Puerto Rican rum barrels. Bottled at 100 proof, Batch 003 carries an MSRP of $84.99.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Journey Through Cultural Heritage<\/span><\/h2>\n

Martinez founded Fincasa after recognizing the lack of Latino representation in whiskey ownership. His vision extends beyond creating quality spirits to highlighting Caribbean and Latin American cultural influences in the whiskey world.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe most rewarding part of this journey has been connecting with people and hearing the stories of their families, stories that resonate with my own,\u201d said Martinez. \u201cTo know that they can see their own heritage reflected in our bottle and brand is truly special.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dubbed \u201cWhiskey De La Tierra\u201d (Whiskey of the Land), Fincasa\u2019s approach begins with sourcing high-quality rye whiskey that Martinez believes balances spice and sweetness reminiscent of Caribbean cuisine. The whiskey then undergoes additional aging in origin-specific ex-rum barrels to add complexity and a sense of place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fincasa Whiskey Batch 003<\/span><\/h2>\n

For Batch 003, Fincasa focused specifically on Puerto Rico\u2019s rum heritage, with the 13-month finishing period resulting in a complex flavor profile.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur third batch release, using Puerto Rican barrels, is a full-circle moment,\u201d Martinez explained. \u201cSeeing my vision come to life has been incredible. Each batch is a collection of evolving experiences, and we\u2019re not only using origin-specific rum barrels but also telling stories through small label changes. We\u2019re excited to share future releases from other rum-producing countries.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the brand, Batch 003 offers notes of baking spices, vanilla, and dark cherry on the nose, with subtle hints of sweet plantain and dark chocolate. The palate delivers flavors of cherry, brown sugar, rich caramel, and molasses, while the finish is described as spice-driven with lingering notes of toasted caramel.<\/span><\/p>\n

The previous two batches from Fincasa used ex-Barbados rum barrels for finishing periods of seven and nine months, respectively. Batch 003\u2019s extended 13-month finishing represents the brand\u2019s longest aging experiment to date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fincasa has ambitious expansion plans, including opening a barrel aging facility in Puerto Rico in 2026 and partnering with another distillery for U.S. production.<\/span><\/p>\n

Batch 003 is available in extremely limited quantities through <\/span>Fincasa\u2019s website<\/span><\/a> and at select retail locations in Puerto Rico, Florida, New York, California, and Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n