Foursquare ECS I Vintage 1998

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The "Exceptional Cask Selection I Vintage" was produced in Barbados at the Foursquare distillery. It was distilled in 1998 from Molasses with a Pot and Column Still and then aged for 10 years. The rum has an ABV of 40%. This is a limited release and there are only 15000 bottles. 7 community members rated this rum with an average of 8.2/10. The rum smells like Toffee, Varnish and Charred, and on the palate there is Oak, Vanilla and Light.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Toffee Varnish Charred Oak

    Taste

    Oak Vanilla Light Velvety

    How is this rum rated?

    8.2/10 7 reviews

    Foursquare in pure form, by the reduction to drinking strength very accessible and with recognizable fruitiness, but on the other hand without a lasting finish. Very pleasant to drink, nice entry rum - for a higher rating I lack the complexity.

    This is now a very, very rare bottle and we got it on auction and shared it between us. The nose is very light compared to the exceptional casks of today. But it still manages to impress. I get dried fruits and toffee and a hefty varnish note. In the back i find charred oak and some wet tobacco. The palate is light and velvety with spices and dried fruit. There is some pepper and forree topped with some smoky oak. The finish is medium long and light with vanilla and oak.

    I think the '98 vintage at Foursquare is very good. It's a shame that this one is diluted!

    Legendary release, was happy to get it and try, but In my opinion Richard Seale presents much more higher quality in further releases, where some of them are absolutely fantastic. It’s always great to see, when quality develops by time.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX1365
    ABV
    40%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    10 years
    No. of bottles
    15,000
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Foursquare 1998   10yr   40% Exceptional Cask Selection I Vintage

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    About the Foursquare distillery

    The Foursquare distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Foursquare have been reviewed 11,483 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.3/10
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