CoR Foursquare Barbados No. 5 2008 12yr 60,3%

RX10856 Very good Pot & Column Still Rum <250€
“Unexpectedly fruity and complex Foursquare rum.”

Barbados No. 5 is a distinct rum from the Foursquare Distillery, selected by The Colours of Rum. Distilled in 2008 and aged for 12 years, it features a unique profile with a 60.3% ABV. Users highlight its strawberry and pastry aromas complemented by roasted, cherry, and dark chocolate flavors. Praised for diverging from typical Foursquare characteristics, it introduces an intriguing cheesy and fruity complexity. While some critics found it unexpectedly metallic and salty, the prominent fruity notes intrigued. This cask strength rum offers an adventurous journey for connoisseurs exploring atypical flavor spectrums.

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Where can I buy this rum?

1 shop offer available for 111.77:

Highlights

  • Unique fruity aroma
  • Distinct flavor profile
  • Cask strength complexity

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How does this rum taste?

Barbados No. 5 delivers an unexpected fruity complexity, combining strawberry and pastry aromas with roasted and chocolatey notes, diverging from typical Foursquare profiles.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Strawberry Pastries Woody Sour cherry Papaya Bitter orange

Taste

Roasted Cherry Chocolate Oak Caramel Licorice

Finish

Roasted Tropical fruit Oak Coffee Woody Raisin

Community reviews

8.1/1014 ratings
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8.2/10

“Very atypical Foursquare. Lots of fruit and chewing gum. I like it very much.”

Aroma

Strawberry Woody Sour cherry Orange Vanilla

Taste

Blackberry Chocolate Intense Creamy Caramel
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7.9/10

“This is a very nice release and different from the normal ones. Very fruity and nice roasted wood.”

Aroma

Orange Woody Pastries Raisin Cherry

Taste

Woody Cherry Roasted Chocolate Licorice
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8.6/10

“Surprisingly fruity this Foursquare is hard to believe that it comes from there. I really like it. Exceptional bottling”

Aroma

Strawberry Pastries Papaya Woody

Taste

Chocolate Roasted Cherry Oak Caramel

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX10856
ABV
60,3%
Category
Pot & Column Still Rum
Vintage
2008
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Age
12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

112 €
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About the Foursquare distillery

The Foursquare distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Foursquare have been reviewed 8,923 times with an average of 8.3/10.


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