Velier Foursquare Triptych 12yr 56%

"Velier FS (+ a fee spected other contenders) blind cross tasting: Honestly, the results here were very close. The Belier bottlings display a very high quality thourgout the range. Triptych and Pleni came out on top for me closely followed by Destino. I was somewhat surprised, that Sassafras and 2006 came out rather at the bottom, while I enjoyed both very much on their own. Raconteur also quite low in the ranking with Principia clearly at the bottom."

"Solid foursquare and a nice red fruit note from the ex Madeira cask, plus milk chocolate, but overall relatively little of the typical coconut banana note and more roasted nuts, herbs, forest honey and pine needles. The virgin oak is a little too dominant for me personally! Delicious but not outstanding."

"Very good, but due to the proportion of the blend from the Virgin Oak, this rum needs a lot of time in the glass to put down the pungent smell. Once it unfolds, you have a nice semi-complex Foursquare."

"A very opulent Foursquare on the nose, with lovely woody and spicy notes that go well with fruit (coconut, tropical fruit, dried fruit such as grapes). The Bajan-style sweetness is balanced by slightly empyreumatic notes. The attack on the palate is very elegant, with a nice smoky, spicy touch that fires up the palate. The wood and spice are quite lively, at least enough to counterbalance the hot caramel and brown sugar. Fruits, milk chocolate and leather also come together nicely. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is a little less pronounced, drier, bitter and tannic. Wood, smoke, baked caramel and cocoa give a fairly dark profile on the finish. This is followed by more fruity, balanced notes. A lovely Foursquare that stands out with powerful empyreumatic aromas, which change the overall profile."

"The Swell and the Barbados 2006 Flag Series have been added to the big crosstasting of the Velier bottlings. Unfortunately, it has not yet been possible to get a sample of the 70th. In general, it can be said that there were no major differences on the nose when flying blind. However, there are recognizable differences in the taste itself. In my opinion, however, three clearly stand out and bring up the rear."

"Very good foursquare! The alcohol is integrated sooo well, but the oak tastes are everywhere and have an high impact! Not much left of the impact of the madeira barrel."

"Exciting tasting. And also very tasty overall, although for me not quite as tasty as the reputation of the Foursquare/Velier bottlings might be. With the Triptych, the wood influence was far too dominant for me. Positive memories of children's chocolate came through. With the Patrimonio, associations on the nose with Indian korma and watermelon. But sharp-edged and dry. I found Principa very cool at first. Beautiful fruit components and yet FS DNA. But the alcohol is too biting on the finish. I like Sassafras very much. Plenipotenzario stands out for me with its complexity. Very cool. But the clear high-flyer is Destino. Fruity, harmonious, complex and very tasty! From my memory, it's also a tick better than the 2006, but I doubt whether it's worth the money you have to spend today."

"Runder Foursquare Rum … nicht besonders anders, einfach nur besonders rund. Aber sehr gut gemacht und sicher was für Foursquare Liebhaber"