The Wagemut 2022 Special Edition by Nicolas Kroger is an exquisite 16-year-old rum from the renowned Foursquare Distillery in Barbados. Bottled in 2022 with an impressive ABV of 56.1%, this special edition showcases a luxurious finish in Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry casks. Wagemut, a brand celebrated for its premium selections, has collaborated with Nicolas Kroger to present an enchanting rum that melds sophistication with robust character.
Upon the first tasting, some may find it not as compelling as expected, but it grows on you by the second sip. On paper, this rum is promising with an excellent price-to-quality ratio, though it’s not the easiest to detect the distinct characteristics of its high age and Bourbon cask origin. It’s a good value for the price despite not being the finest Foursquare offering.
Compared to the 2021 edition, this version appears superior yet still somewhat flat and unexceptional. It takes time in the glass to mellow out the distracting alcoholic notes, revealing hints of baked goods, chocolate, and a gentle sweetness. Despite the high ABV, it remains surprisingly mild. Overall, it is a pleasant drinkable rum but not extraordinary.
The special edition is well-liked for its power derived from the cask strength, making it drier than regular releases. Its price-performance ratio is considered fair. On subsequent tastings, it improves even more, showing that it benefits from some air time. The finish is not overwhelming, allowing the classic Foursquare notes to shine through with hints of chocolate, wood, and a touch of cherry.
This edition is considered better than the 2021 edition. Although it is still somewhat flat and not exceptional, it improves with time in the glass and reveals more complex notes.
The 2022 Special Edition stands out due to its PX Sherry cask finish, which imparts rich, sweet, and fruity characteristics. Its high ABV of 56.1% also adds to its robust flavor profile.
Expect a balanced blend of sweet and fruity flavors with notes of port, raisin, cookie dough, and sherry. The finish lingers with fruity and spicy notes alongside hints of caramel, dark chocolate, and sherry.
Fruity notes, sweet pastries, chocolate, sherry, hints of alcohol, roasted notes.
Sweet, fruity, port, raisin, cookie dough, sherry, balanced sweetness and spice.
Fruity, spicy, caramel, raisin, dark chocolate, sherry.
The Wagemut Special Edition 2022 offers a complex and well-balanced rum experience, blending sweet and spicy notes with a touch of alcohol warmth. It is a pleasant drinkable rum, although not extraordinary.
The Wagemut 2022 Special Edition is an intriguing rum that grows on you with each sip. It initially may not meet expectations, but it reveals its complexity and depth over time. While not the pinnacle of Foursquare's offerings, it is a well-priced and enjoyable rum, especially appreciated for its powerful cask strength and balanced finish.
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