Review #1269; Rum #574

This is a release done as a collaboration between Velier and Foursquare. This rum was distilled from molasses on pot and column stills. Part of the rum aged for 17 years in ex-bourbon in Barbados, while part of the rum aged for 5 years in ex-bourbon, and 12 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks. This rum was then blended together and bottled with no additives at high proof.

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Distillery: Foursquare

Bottler: Velier

Region: Barbados

Still: Pot &Column

ABV: 61%

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Nose: Baking Spices, Nutmeg, Clove, Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, nuttiness, leather

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Orange Peel, Nutmeg, Clove, Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate, Allspice, nuttiness, leather

Finish: Long Finish, Orange Peel, Nutmeg, Clove, Dark Chocolate, Allspice, Vanilla, nuttiness, leather

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Conclusion: This is one of the best aged Foursquares I have tried. Its thick and oily, the flavors are balanced well and pop. That oloroso cask brings a lot of baking spices and some leather rancio that brings this up another level flavor wise.

Final Score: 91

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.