Foursquare Mandamus

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1413; Rum #712

Here we have one of the latest releases in the Foursquare Exceptional Cask Series Mandamus (an order from a court to an inferior government official to do their job). This is a molasses based rum that was distilled to from a pot and column blend. The rum then aged for 10 years in ex-bourbon in Barbados before a 2nd maturation in port pipes for an additional 6 years. It was then bottled with no additives.

Distillery: Foursquare

Bottler: Foursquare

Region: Barbados

Still: Pot & Column

ABV: 57%

Nose: Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Coconut Flakes, Leather

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Orange Peel, Leather, Coconut Flakes, Dark Chocolate, Cherry

Finish: Leather, Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Cherry, Coconut Flakes, Orange Peel, Earl Grey Tea

Another great bottle in the ECS line. This one brings a bit more dark fruits to the classic Foursquare profile while bringing some of those leather and pepper notes I get in older rums like this. Its well balanced and delicious to drink.

Final Score: 88

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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