Review by: The Auditor

Review #1294; Rum #599

This rum is a collaboration between Velier, the Italian “dependent” bottler as they like to call themselves and Foursquare, the rum distillery located in Barbados. This rum was distilled from molasses on pot and column still that was blended together, then aged for 3 years in ex-bourbon casks on Barbados. The rum was then transferred to ex-Cognac casks for 11 years on Barbados before being bottled at cask strength with no additives for Velier.

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Distillery: Foursqare

Bottler: Velier

Region: Barbados

Still: Pot & Column

ABV: 61%

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Nose:  Candied Orange Peel, Raisin, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Nutmeg

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Candied orange peel, Raisin, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Touch of Leather

Finish:   Long length finish, Raisin, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Nutmeg, Candied Orange peel, Gingerbread, Touch of Leather

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Conclusion: This is certainly an excellent expression of rum from Barbados. You get the strong classic notes I associate with Foursquare, toasted coconut, dark chocolate, a touch of nutmeg. But, there is a bit of jammy fruits here as well that is a interesting and different. It’s powerful in its expression while still staying true to Richard Seale’s version of Barbados rum. One of the best Foursquares I’ve had and up to this point, the best Velier Forusquare I’ve tried.

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.