Doorly's XO Barbados Rum
R.L. Seale and Co. Ltd. · Foursquare Distillery, St. Philip, Barbados
Doorly's XO is the insider's choice from Foursquare — the same distillery, the same master blender, the same dedication, at a price that makes you wonder if the industry has got its pricing backwards. It outperforms rums at twice its cost and rewards anyone patient enough to nose it properly before sipping. This is the rum that converts whisky drinkers. Serve neat or over a single large cube, take your time, and don't be surprised when you reach for a second glass.
Nose
Elegant and inviting — vanilla, dried fruit, baking spices, toffee, a whisper of tropical fruit, faint oak
Palate
Beautifully balanced — toffee, vanilla cream, dried fruit, gentle oak spice, a touch of citrus, light molasses sweetness that never overwhelms
Finish
Smooth and medium-long with lingering toffee, vanilla, and a gentle dry spice note
- Base Ingredient
- Molasses
- Distillation
- Blend of pot still and column still distillates
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Bajan Daiquiri: 2 oz Doorly's XO · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz simple syrup. Shake hard with ice, double-strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish — let the rum speak for itself.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Crème brûlée with caramelised orange — the toffee and vanilla in the rum trace every note of the dessert.
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