Old Brigand Black Label

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1379; Rum #682

This is a bottle of rum that is distilled from molasses as a pot and column blend pre-cask at the Foursquare distillery on Barbados. This rum is aged for at least 5 years, likely in ex-bourbon, and bottled with no additives.

Distillery: Foursquare

Bottler: Foursquare

Region: Barbados

Still: Pot & Column Blend

ABV: 43%

Nose: Vanilla, Toffee, Coconut, Black Pepper

Palate: Light mouthfeel, Vanilla, Toffee, Coconut, Black Pepper, Nutmeg

Finish:  Medium length Finish, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Toasted Coconut

Conclusion: This is very good. Im honestly shocked that something this cheap can taste so good. This has that classic Foursquare profile and is just pleasant to sip on. I can see why folks would want to keep this around it punches well above its weight.

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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