Review by: The Auditor
Review #1282; Rum #587
Here we have another bottle of rum from the folks at Rolling Fork, an American independent rum bottler based out of Starlight Indiana. This rum was distilled from molasses at Foursquare on a pot and column still. It then aged in a mix of continental and tropical ageing before being bottled at cask strength, likely with a bourbon barrel finish.
Distillery: Foursquare
Bottler: Rolling Fork
Region: Barbados
Still: Pot & Column
ABV: 59.12%
Nose: Vanilla, Apple, toasted brown sugar, cinnamon
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Vanilla, Toasted Brown Sugar, touch of dark chocolate, peppery
Finish: Medium length finish, Toasted Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate
Conclusion: Overall, a very good bottling of Foursquare rum. This one is a crowd pleaser for sure. It hits those classic notes you want from foursquare while bringing a bit more vanilla that I would expect. While when it comes to Foursquare, the ECS 12 year vintages tend to be something I like to have around, those have gotten harder and harder to obtain over the years easily. Plus with the increased prices, these Rolling Fork releases can be a good grab if you want that well aged Barbados rum profile in your life.
Final Score: 85
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.
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