Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty 2007 3yr - 11yr 62%

RX11721 Very good Pot & Column Still Rum <250€

“Powerful, complex, vanilla-spiced Foursquare delight.”

The "Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty" rum is a standout from Barbados' Foursquare distillery, distilled in 2007 and boasting a potent 62% ABV. Aged for 14 years, its rich profile reveals a blend of vanilla, dried fruit, wood, and chocolate aromas, transitioning into a palate of vanilla, spice, and dark chocolate with a roasted undertone. While praised for its complex and harmonious notes, some find it slightly overpowering. Generally, it showcases the classic Foursquare characteristics amplified by sherry cask influences, making it a celebrated but polarizing choice amongst rum enthusiasts. Many appreciate its depth, but caution against possible over-oaking and alcohol sharpness. Perfect for those seeking a robust, flavorful spirit with a twist of spice and sweetness.

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Highlights

Rich vanilla and spice notes
Complex flavor profile
Classic Foursquare character

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How does this rum taste?

Foursquare's "Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty" offers a robust balance of vanilla and spice with a hint of chocolate, perfect for fans of complex, high-proof rums.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Dried fruit Woody Dark chocolate Caramel Spicy

Taste

Vanilla Woody Spicy Chocolate Dried fruit Roasted

Finish

Spice Oak Woody Chocolate Caramel Dried fruit

Community reviews

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SaibotZtar

29 January 2024

8.6/10

“Beginning somewhat alcoholic nose... Sherry comes through well makes it more fruity and slightly sweeter in comparison ... After a bit of time in the glass, the spiciness fades a bit and it seems more harmonious ... The sherry cask has done a good job and brings mMn the typical Foursquare character something forward and makes it different (which is very welcome in view of the countless bottlings) prices beyond the 100€ I see as excessive.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Vanilla Dark chocolate Woody Caramel

Taste

Vanilla Woody Roasted Spicy Dark chocolate

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user SaibotZtar

DomM

14 October 2023

8.5/10

“Very nice FS. Finish works well here - accompanies the classic FS notes very well adding some red fruits and depth.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Coconut Dark chocolate Vanilla Nutty

Taste

Vanilla Woody Spicy Dried fruit Creamy

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user DomM

crazyforgoodbooze

9 March 2023

8.6/10

“Very very tasty, although quite typical foursquare! But can be drunk in any case genuinely very good and eckt at no point.”

Aroma

Vanilla Glue Dark chocolate Caramel Dried fruit

Taste

Dark chocolate Banana Creamy Espresso Peppery

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user crazyforgoodbooze

Tim

14 June 2024

8.9/10

“Obwohl dieser Rum sehr lange im Sherry-Fass lag, ist das Finish eher dezent. Sehr interessant, dass andere Barbados-Rums mit kürzerem Sherry-Finish deutlich mehr Sherry angenommen haben. Guter Barbados-Rum im klassischen Stile. Viel Schokolade, eher würzig, dezent Karamell mit der genau richtigen Menge an Frucht. Im Mund überwiegt etwas die würzige Schärfe, aber ansonsten rund genug. Sehr guter Rum!”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Chocolate Caramel Caramelized Coconut

Taste

Dark chocolate Chocolate Woody Vanilla Spicy

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user Tim

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

15 June 2022

8.9/10

“At the time of release the price was very good for the quality you actually get. The nose is fruity with oak and vanilla trailed by chocolate. If you don't rest it then the nose will be alcoholic and you'll miss the subtle notes. The palate is complex and well balanced with oak and fruits and I like the peppery spicyness which is followed by vanilla and chocolate as well as a light note of espresso. Leave the empty glass and whiff it after a while to enjoy fruity and chocolate notes. The finish is long and warm with oak, dried fruit and a hint of chocolate.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Pineapple Oak Chocolate Alcoholic

Taste

Vanilla Espresso Dark chocolate Oak Peppery

mto75

14 November 2022

8.7/10

“reminds me spontaneously of the gentleman's cake from the bakery Voigt around the corner. Chocolate, caramel, and also fruity (raisin, prune) on the nose. On the palate also a lot of 'sweet stuff' without actually being too sweet. A good representative of the ECS, on the level of the Shibbo or Redoutable and clearly above the Indelible.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Dark chocolate Coconut Alcoholic Caramel

Taste

Chocolate Coffee Vanilla Roasted Creamy

zabo

9 February 2024

8.6/10

“A pleasing typical Foursquare. Needs a bit in the glass to develop. I'm not usually one to add a few drops of water, but I would recommend it for this one. Again, a great CubaLibre mixer. But I would still prefer it neat.”

Aroma

Vanilla Chocolate Spicy Fruity

Taste

Vanilla Creamy Oily Dark chocolate

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user zabo

Timo Groeger

20 July 2024

8.7/10

“And to finish today, a really nice Brett. Pleasant notes of vanilla and chocolate on the nose, plus spicy. On the palate, too, wood and roastiness are added. Very tasty.”

Aroma

Vanilla Dark chocolate Spicy

Taste

Vanilla Woody Spicy Roasted Dark chocolate

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user Timo Groeger

Stefan Persson

19 November 2023

8.7/10

“Overall a fantastic rum described in three words, sovereign dry and oaky. We were some friends teaming up at Cane Rum Society in Stockholm to celebrate Foursquare Appreciation Day. We started up with tasting of the four different ones seen at the added photo under lead of our friend the Swedish importer Lars Renbjer. The fourth out was the Sovereignty (ECS XIX) which was released on November 2021 celebrating Barbados Independence Day (November 30th), which makes the name of it understandable. It’s a molasses based blend of pot and column still rums aged for a total of 14 years with 3 years in ex-Bourbon and 11 years in former sherry casks. Bottled at ABV 62%. Picture: The four Foursquares included at the tasting at Cane Rum Society in Stockholm.”

Aroma

Nutty Fruity Ginger Varnish Coconut

Taste

Complex Oak Fruity Nutty Peppery

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user Stefan Persson

TheRhumhoe

20 July 2022

8.9/10

“A very tasty Foursquare, which starts with a hint of solvent in the attack, then reveals itself with a very greedy pastry profile, carried by chocolate, vanilla, caramel, toffee, praline, burnt sugar, toasted notes and dried fruits. The greedy profile is found in the mouth, creamy and oily as desired with spices, chocolate, cookie and caramel in particular. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is long, suave and expressive on spices, chocolate, caramel, with a salty touch, tobacco and mocha. A rum that has depth, greed, complexity and that will not remain available for long.”

Aroma

Chocolate Pastries Solvents Dark chocolate Spice

Taste

Woody Vanilla Chocolate Caramel Spice

Henry Davies

17 June 2022

8.0/10

“It’s another cracker from Foursquare. Really very well balanced and drinks well below its ABV. Nice blend of vanilla, oak, and spice on the mouth with a medium to long finish. It’s less exciting than Redoutable to my pallate but somewhat more approachable. The nose is molasses, ok and chocolate, which reflects the mouth and taste well. Good level of oak and vanilla into the finish, very good and may be a 85 on further tasting.”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Oak Molasses

Taste

Vanilla Creamy Balanced

Jakob

2 September 2023

8.5/10

“A rather dry Foursquare, which I quite like, tart spicy notes, coffee, barrel - here the age plays up nicely, a touch of dark fruit would have catapulted the bottling possibly a little higher - but is also so an absolutely harmonious addition to the ECS series.”

Aroma

Vanilla Caramel Oak Dark chocolate Peppery

Taste

Oak Vanilla Dark chocolate Coffee Roasted

Righrum

25 April 2024

8.7/10

“One of the best ECS so far. Sherry cask influence is pretty noticeable but integrated. Coconut and caramel, but also nail polish and red fruit. Drink side, it is mainly the same, just a bit more woody”

Aroma

Coconut Dried fruit Berries Red fruits Solvents

Taste

Woody Dried fruit Chocolate Fruity Balanced

Photo of the rum Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty taken from user Righrum

Piotr Ignasiak

20 February 2023

8.9/10

“Much more intense than Shibboleth. Starts with red fruit and spices and quickly turns oakey and chocolatey. Very enjoyable.”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Vanilla Dried fruit Woody Oak

Taste

Chocolate Woody Fruity Dried fruit Spicy

Leo Tomczak

10 October 2022

8.4/10

“Good, unfortunately too expensive and too quickly out of stock.Does not come close to Empery or Principia.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Barbados

Distillery
Foursquare

RumX ID
RX11721

ABV
62%

Category
Pot & Column Still Rum

Vintage
2007

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot and Column Still

Age
3 years - 11 years

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
<250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

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