The Foursquare Principia Single Blended Rum is a unique and highly sought-after product from the renowned Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, known for its high-quality, authentic molasses-based rum. This exceptional rum is a blend of both heavy pot still rum and light column still rum, both distilled at the Foursquare Distillery. The Principia boasts double maturation, having aged for three years in American ex-Bourbon barrels and an additional six years in Spanish ex-Sherry barrels. As a single blended rum, it is a meticulous blend of multiple distillates from the same distillery. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2017, this limited edition release consists of only 5,400 bottles and features a robust alcohol content of 62% ABV.
Upon initial aeration, the rum exhibits a woody harshness that is not overly aggressive. Its tight and closed profile does not overwhelm the senses, allowing for the discovery of intense red fruit flavors, reminiscent of concentrated grenadine. As it settles, the rum integrates its Barbadian identity, featuring notes of coconut, vanilla, wood, and caramel. These elements blend with rich dark and red fruit syrup, resulting in a complex and captivating profile.
On the palate, the rum is powerful and enveloping, with the characteristics of a well-matured cask-strength spirit. Despite its intensity, it does not burn or rush, maintaining an impression of authenticity without any frills. The flavor profile includes medium-toasted white oak, vanilla, coconut, caramelized nuts, and well-glazed molasses, creating a concentrated and resinous texture.
The initial aroma is dry and woody, dominated by concentrated and slightly oxidized nutty flavors. The toasted oak presents a hard, tight-grained texture. However, as it opens up, the rum reveals typical Foursquare notes such as grilled coconut, vanilla, wood shavings, and milk caramel.
Released in early 2018 by Italian bottler Velier, the Foursquare Principia comprises rums distilled by Foursquare in 2007 and 2008 using a copper double retort pot still and a traditional column still. The rum underwent three years of tropical aging in ex-Bourbon barrels followed by six years in ex-Sherry barrels.
Due to its rarity and popularity, with only 5,400 bottles produced, sales of this rum are limited to one bottle per order and per customer. Principia is bottled at cask strength (62%) and its aging process includes three years in Bourbon barrels and six years in Sherry barrels (Oloroso), making it an extraordinary and highly prized rum.
The Foursquare Principia rum is aged for 9 years.
The rum was distilled in 2008 and bottled in November 2017.
Only 5,400 bottles were produced, making it a limited edition release.
The rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 62%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
The rum undergoes double maturation, with three years aged in American ex-Bourbon barrels and six years in Spanish ex-Sherry barrels (Oloroso).
The bottler is Velier, an Italian company known for its high-quality rum releases.
The Foursquare Principia rum is highly regarded for its complex and expressive character. Reviewers appreciate its fruity presence with notes of coconut, papaya, red fruit, and raisin, accompanied by a well-integrated woodiness that includes milk chocolate, mocha, roasted hazelnuts, sweet spices, tobacco, and toasted nuances. Pastry notes of caramel and toffee are contrasted by firm alcohol notes, even after aeration. Some reviewers note a metallic freshness with lime and slight acidity, along with woody, toasty spice, vanilla, and tobacco. The palate is described as intense and powerful, with a spicy, bitter-salty-sweet profile, featuring dried fruit like apricot, currant, and raisin, peppery nutmeg, vanilla, almond, and sweet toffee. The sherry influence is highly noticeable, complemented by the bourbon cask's contribution, resulting in a thick and concentrated texture. Despite its high proof, the rum's authenticity and complexity shine through, making it a standout release from Foursquare and Velier.
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