Foursquare 2008 Exceptional Cask Selection 60%

This 2008, represents the latest release from Foursquare Distillery, Barbados. The thirteenth release (Mark XIII) in the Exceptional Cask Selection, which continues the award-winning Vintage series which launched with the groundbreaking, and critically acclaimed 2004; Continued with 2005, which was awarded Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge in 2018. Which incidentally, the first time that a Rum has ever attained the highest award at the competition. The 2007 Vintage continued the award-winning run, and 2008 is fully set to meet the ever-increasing expectations of those who demand excellence!

2008 is a Single Blended Rum, in that it is a blend of Rums distilled in the copper double retort pot still and the continuous twin column still of Foursquare Distillery, aged in Barbados for 12 years in ex-bourbon cask American white oak. Presented at 60% alcohol by volume, without chill-filtration, natural colour, and free from sweeteners and other flavourings.

Foursquare 2008 offers a captivating drinking experience, complex and evolving, and balanced in its delivery. Its approachability belying its presentation strength. A truly excellent Rum that you would want to return to time and again.

Tasting notes:
Nose: A complex combination of ripe mango and roasted pineapple. Gently brazil-nutty, with hints of star anise, eucalyptus oil, and herbaceous black tea. Burnt sugar and caramel, leather, and hot tarmac.
Palate: A warming combination or rich fudge, sweet caramel, and buttery toffee. Over ripe plum, gentle honeycomb, and rich plump Majhool dates.
Finish: A seamless transition over the palate and into a long-lasting dry finish that moves from the rich dried fruits into soft peppery baking spices, ending with a little tingle of warmth, and the pleasing lip-smacking expectation of another sip.

From Foursquare Rum Distillery, Barbados