The Seale family owns the Foursquare Distillery, tracing their roots back to the 1650s in Barbados. With a lineage of at least five generations of master rum makers, their expertise has been a cornerstone of Foursquare's success. Foursquare is undoubtedly one of the leading forces in the rum industry, a status unlikely to change. The Private Cask Selection Diadem (The Whisky Exchange) is a 12-year-old, cask-strength rum from the renowned Foursquare Distillery. Named Diadem, a symbol of royalty, this rum is truly a crown jewel. This exclusive bottling was created for The Whisky Exchange and is limited to just 2000 bottles. Crafted from a blend of pot and column still rums, Diadem has been aged for 12 years in ex-Bourbon and ex-Madeira casks. The Madeira casks lend a wonderful fruitiness and nuttiness with notes of prune, orange rind, and plenty of dried fruit. The Bourbon casks add layers of sweet nutmeg, powdered spices, vanilla, and buttered popcorn. At an impressive 60% ABV, this rum offers a complex and multifaceted drinking experience. On the nose, the aroma reveals dried fruit, vanilla, woody notes, coconut, and dark chocolate. The palate delivers rich and intense flavors of woody notes, vanilla, coconut, raisin, caramel, and a dry character. The finish is long, offering dried fruit, dark chocolate, woody nuances, caramel, and vanilla. Foursquare Diadem 12yo Private Cask is an extraordinary rum that captures the essence of Foursquare’s high-quality craftsmanship. With a price of just under £87, it provides excellent value, especially when compared to other Exceptional Cask Selections (ECS) like Redoutable, Indelible, and Shibboleth. This rum is highly appreciated for its complexity, fruitiness, and oaky finish, making it a must-try for rum enthusiasts.
Foursquare Diadem 12yo Private Cask is unique due to its exclusive bottling for The Whisky Exchange, its 12-year aging in ex-Bourbon and ex-Madeira casks, and its limited release of just 2000 bottles.
The key flavor notes include dried fruit, vanilla, woody, coconut, dark chocolate, raisin, and caramel, with a dry and complex finish.
Foursquare Diadem 12yo Private Cask is produced by the Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, owned by the Seale family.
This rum can be enjoyed neat to appreciate its complex flavors, but some find that a little ice helps to open up its rich profile.
Dried fruit, vanilla, woody, coconut, dark chocolate
Woody, vanilla, coconut, raisin, caramel, dry
Dried fruit, dark chocolate, woody, caramel, vanilla
The Diadem 12yo Private Cask offers a complex and multifaceted rum experience, featuring fruity, spicy, and earthy notes alongside a dry, complex finish with lingering vanilla and oak influences.
The Foursquare Diadem 12yo Private Cask is a stellar representation of what makes Foursquare Distillery a leader in the rum world. Its intricate layering of flavors—from dried fruit and vanilla to woody and nutty elements—showcases the craftsmanship that goes into each bottle. With its cask strength of 60%, this rum is both formidable and delightful, providing a rich and intense palate that evolves beautifully with each sip. A must-try for any rum aficionado, this bottle stands out as a testament to Foursquare's continued excellence.
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