Templeton Releases Imperial Stout Cask Finish Whiskey

Templeton Distillery launches Imperial Stout Cask Finish, the fourth expression in Templeton’s Barrel Finish Series, a limited-edition release sold on allocation.  SRP: $54.99.

First introduced in 2019, the Barrel Finish Series focuses on using unusual wood treatments and sourcing unconventional flavors to elevate each expression. This year’s release concentrates on providing a fantastic flavor profile of coffee and chocolate, adding depth and complexity to Templeton’s portfolio. Originally matured to perfection for six years in American oak flame-charred barrels, the Stout Cask Finish is expertly finished in bourbon barrel-aged chocolate coffee stout casks for three months.

Previous expressions from the Templeton Rye Barrel Cask Finish Series include the Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (2021), the Caribbean Rum Cask Finish (2020), and the Maple Cask Finish Series (2019). Each edition offers a unique twist on what rye can be and continues to position Templeton Distillery as a pioneer of innovation in the industry.

“This year, our Stout Cask Finish expression provides a fresh perspective and has proven disruptive within our Barrel Finish Series, mixing subtle coffee tones with rye pepper and spice,” said Blair Woodall, Senior VP/General Manager of Templeton Distillery. “This new-to-market release is sure to elevate any classic cocktail.”