The Foursquare Detente Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XIV is a 10-year-old single blended rum from the renowned Foursquare distillery in Barbados. This 14th release in the Exceptional Cask Selection series is a harmonious fusion of flavors and aromas, featuring a robust ABV of 51%. Distilled from molasses using both pot and column stills, this rum is matured for 10 years in ex-bourbon casks, with a portion moved to ex-Port casks for the final 6 years, creating a splendidly balanced profile.
On the nose, the rum greets you with a delightful combination of vanilla, raisin, wood, coconut, and banana, evoking a sense of tropical paradise. The palate is enticed with lush notes of vanilla, red fruits, barrel, cinnamon, and port, as the Port cask influence subtly enhances the rum's taste without overpowering it. The finish is long, elegant, and warm, with a rewarding embrace of oak, moreish spices, and roasted flavors.
This rum is a blend of two distillates: one distilled in a Caribbean double retort pot still and the other in a column Coffey still, both crafted from molasses. These distillates were aged in ex-bourbon barrels, with a portion transitioned to ex-Port casks after 4 years. The aging was carried out entirely in a tropical climate within Foursquare distillery's warehouses, ensuring no added ingredients or cold filtration affected the rum's purity.
The rum is described as being very smooth from the start, with a silky texture that is both pleasant and surprising. The aging process imparts a "cushioning" effect, allowing it to evolve elegantly. Aromas of sweet and spicy oak, toasted coconut, and richly toasted nuts are slowly released, resulting in a rich and satisfying tasting experience.
This limited release of just 21,000 bottles presents a smooth, indulgent experience for the discerning rum enthusiast.
The rum is aged for 10 years.
The ABV is 51%.
It was distilled from molasses using both a Caribbean double retort pot still and a column Coffey still.
The rum was aged for 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels, with a portion moved to ex-Port casks for the final 6 years. The aging process took place entirely in a tropical climate in the Foursquare distillery's warehouses.
No, the rum was produced without any added ingredients or cold filtration.
This release was limited to 21,000 bottles.
The Foursquare Detente has a radiant bouquet of dried and tropical fruits like coconut, banana, pineapple, and raisins, complemented by sweet spices, caramel, and chocolate. On the palate, it's a symphony of grapes and port followed by spices, toasty, woody, and warm flavors. The finish is long, warm, and balanced, with a touch of vanilla and oak. While some reviewers noted it lacks complexity compared to other Foursquare selections, it remains a highly regarded sipper with a well-integrated alcohol presence and a particularly enjoyable port influence.
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