Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXXII 'Exemplary'
Foursquare · Foursquare Distillery
Richard Seale continues to demonstrate why Foursquare sets the benchmark for aged Barbadian rum. This 14-year release balances power with sophistication—the cask-strength delivery amplifies rather than overwhelms. A rum that justifies its 'Exceptional' designation without qualification.
Nose
Intensely aromatic with roasted coffee and dark chocolate opening into waves of toffee and dried stone fruit. Beneath the sweetness sits a firm oak backbone and a trace of leather. Coconut appears with extended air time.
Palate
Full-bodied and layered, with an entry of molasses and caramel giving way to espresso, vanilla, and warm baking spice. The cask-strength proof carries tremendous concentration without burn, and a mid-palate tobacco note adds savory depth.
Finish
Exceptionally long, with oak, toffee, and chocolate sustaining a slow fadeout. A final flash of citrus zest lifts the close and prevents any heaviness.
- Base Ingredient
- Barbados sugarcane molasses
- Distillation
- Blended from pot still and column still distillates
- Country
- Barbados
Food Pairing
The rum's coffee and toffee character mirrors the caramelized sugar crust and espresso-infused custard of a well-executed crème brûlée, with the rum's oak tannins providing palate-cleansing structure.
Master distiller Richard Seale crafted this 14-year-old blend of pot and column still rums at Foursquare's St. Philip parish estate, continuing his family's four-generation commitment to additive-free Barbadian rum.
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