Foursquare, 15-Year-Old, Berry Bros. & Rudd Private Cask Selection, Rum, Barbados (55%)
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Foursquare Rum Distillery
The Seale family, owners of the Foursquare Distillery on Barbados, has at least five generations of rum-making expertise behind it. The distillery itself was mostly dilapidated until 1996, when it was purchased by David Seale and heavily invested in; the site now boasts a state-of-the-art bottling plant and is seen as one of the most modern and efficient distilleries in the region.
Now, under the stewardship of Richard Seale, Foursquare rums go from strength to strength. Unlike many other rums that use additional sugar and flavourings to promote an illusion of quality, Seale is intensely opposed to such practices, preferring artisanal methods and patience in making the rich styles of rum found at Foursquare.
Foursquare’s annual releases are widely sought after for their incredible breadth and complexity. Richard Seale was the first rum producer in history to win the prestigious ‘Distiller of the Year’ award in 2021 and is widely revered for his category leading expertise and talent. We’ve recently been lucky enough to secure a private cask from Foursquare, a project that has been many years in the making. A rare occurrence, the Seales choose carefully who to partner with for these bottlings to ensure they remain a coveted bottle to own.
As well as Foursquare, other well-known brands produced here include Doorly’s and R.L Seales.
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Due to limited quantities, this spirit has been restricted to 2 bottles per customer
To work with Richard and Gayle Seale and their team to create this delicious bottling of Foursquare was a distinct honour. Their distillery consistently produces rums that are amongst the truest yardsticks for others to aspire to. This bottling was born out of a conversation in 2020, just before the tumult of a global pandemic cast its dark shadow. Over the following four years, various casks have been earmarked, slumbered, developed, been sampled, and, after much tasting, eventually accepted for this Master Distiller’s personal and deviously secretive assemblage.
The nose is assertive, with maraschino cherry, macerated apricots, sweet spice and the gleefully powdery sweetness of a freshly opened packet of marshmallows. Oak emerges, particularly on the palate, and then is quashed by a gooey wave of sticky molasses. Exquisite touches of plum and pipe tobacco flit around a finish that surprises with bittersweet apple and orange oil, only to then comfortingly reassure with the return of that treacly tide.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
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