Review by: The Auditor

Review #1411 Rum #710

Here we have Foursquare Fidelitas, a collaboration release between Richard Seale of Foursquare and Luca Gargano of Velier. This rum was distilled at the Foursquare distillery from molasses a belnd of pot and column distillate in 2004. This distillate then aged for 19 years in ex-bourbon before ageing for another year in ex-Marsala wine casks, for a total of 20 years, all at origin in St. Phillip Barbados. It was then bottled with no additives at Barrel Proof.

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Distillery: Foursquare

Bottler: Velier

Region: Barbados

Still: Pot & Column

ABV: 55.0%

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Nose: Raspberry, Vanilla Chai, Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Blackberry, Touch of Leather

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Dark Chocolate, Black Tea, Blackberry, Raspberry, Touch of Fig, Clove

Finish:  Long Finish, Currants, Blackberry, Raspberry, Black Tea, Leather, Dark Chocolate, Fig

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An excellent offering from Foursquare and co. The mouthfeel is rich and luscious, dark fruits, leather, a touch of dark chocolate and tea. This is a decadent drinking experience in every meaning of the word.

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.