Review #1510 Rum #809
Here we have one of the last releases of rum from the Exceptional Cask Series from Richard Seale at Foursquare. Now, he has said recently on the Rumcast that a new line of bottlings will replace the ECS. Which makes sense given the number of casks at Foursquare. Soon come, as the saying goes. This release is a 15 year old rum, the blend of pot and column distillate aged for 10 years in ex-bourbon before undergoing a 2nd maturation in ex-Moscatel cask. It was then bottled at 57% with no additives.
Distillery: Foursquare
Bottler: Foursquare
Region: Barbados
Still: Pot & Column
ABV: 57%
Nose: Dark Chocolate, Cherry, Orange Peel, Caramel, Allspice, Coconut, Leather
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Leather, Orange Peel, Cherry, Dr. Pepper, Coconut, Dark Chocolate, Allspice
Finish: Long Finish, Cherry, Dr. Pepper, Coconut, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Orange Peel
For being one of the last bottles of the Exceptional Cask series, this is quite the excellent one. Rich fruits, dark chocolate, a bit of spice, and a luxurious leather and dark chocolate note. It oozes richness and excellence all around.
Final Score: 96
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.
