Two Souls Spirits released two limited-edition whiskeys made in collaboration with J. Henry & Sons (Dane, WI) — The Hero and The Genius — marking the first time J. Henry & Sons has ever produced a rum-cask finished whiskey. Both bottles are available exclusively at twosoulsspirits.com.

What sets these releases apart is not just the finish — it’s how they were made. For the first time, Two Souls worked directly with J. Henry to select the barrels and determine finishing time, then matched each whiskey to its cask. The result: two intentional, well-balanced pours where the rum plays a supporting role rather than stealing the show.

“These were well-thought-out and executed finishes,” James Estrada, Co-Founder & Whiskey Doctor, Two Souls Spirits, said in a news release. “The resulting whiskey is exceptionally well balanced. That’s the best you can ask for.”

THE HERO — J. HENRY & SONS 7-YEAR RUM-CASK FINISHED BOURBON‍

The Hero spent over two years in a rare Queen’s Share rum cask from Echo Spirits Distilling — a lighter rum cask that took its time making its presence known in the bourbon. Two Souls intentionally proofed it down to 115.32 to achieve a genuinely balanced pour, one that delivers big oak and warmth without tipping into excess.

“For the bourbon, I never would have thought it was a rum finish — nothing indicated rum to me,” Karen Gentry, Co-Owner, Two Souls Spirits said. “The dry-sweet-dry progression is just really unique.”

The Nerdy Bits:

Mash Bill: 64 Red Corn, 14 Wheat, 14 Rye, 8 Malted Barle

Age: 7 Years, 3 Months, 1 Da

Barrel: Used Rum (Echo), ISC Cooperage, Medium Toast, Char 

ABV: 57.66

Proof: 115.32

Yield: 198 Bottles

Price: $89.99

THE GENIUS — J. HENRY & SONS 7-YEAR RUM-CASK FINISHED RYE‍

The Genius was finished in Two Souls’ famed Rum King barrel — a heavier rum cask that made a playful appearance in contrast to the more subtle bourbon finish. The result is a bold, dense rye built for serious rye fans, with warm rum sweetness woven in rather than piled on.

“At its core, this is a bold rye. But I think this will play well with rum fans as well — even people who typically shy away from finished spirits will enjoy it,” Estrada said.

The Nerdy Bits:

Mash Bill: 64 Rye, 14 Wheat, 14 Corn, 8 Malted Barley

Age: 7 Years, 4 Months, 16 Days

Barrel: Used Rum (Rum King), ISC Cooperage, Medium Toast, Char 3

ABV: 62.29%

Proof: 124.58

Yield: 169 Bottles

Price: $89.99

ABOUT THE COLLABORATION‍

This is the first rum-cask finished whiskey ever produced by J. Henry & Sons, and the first time Two Souls Spirits collaborated directly with a distillery partner on barrel selection and finishing time. J. Henry selected the whiskeys to match each rum cask; Two Souls determined the finishing approach. The pairing produced two distinct experiences that reward side-by-side comparison.

“The rye — the rum made a playful appearance and this was such a contrast to the bourbon,” Gentry said. “I liked the experience of trying them together and comparing the two to each other.” 

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ABOUT TWO SOULS SPIRITS

Two Souls Spirits is an independent bottler. Their single-barrel products are all hand-selected from the very best craft distilleries in the United States and made available exclusively through Two Souls. These spirits are big, bold, 100% uncut and unfiltered, and curated with the modern craft spirit enthusiast in mind. And best of all, they ship them directly to you. For more information, visit https://twosoulsspirits.com/. 

ABOUT J. HENRY & SONS

J. Henry & Sons is a family-owned distillery located in Dane, Wisconsin, known for producing bourbon and rye whiskeys from heirloom red corn and other heritage grains grown on their farm. Founded by Larry Henry, the distillery has built a reputation for patience, craftsmanship, and grain-to-glass integrity. For more information, visit Our Bourbon | Discover Our Rich Flavors — J. Henry & Sons.