Foursquare ECS XIII 2008

Dry, woody-spicy Foursquare with long finish

Complex nose
Well balanced
Long oaky finish
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A complex, dry Foursquare with vanilla, coconut and oak on the nose, a woody‑spicy palate and a long finish. Highly rated by RumX reviewers for balance and character.

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love its complex, drier Foursquare profile: an inviting nose of vanilla, coconut and caramel over polished oak. The palate is woody and spicy with vanilla and caramel, finishing long and slightly smoky, often described as well balanced despite 60% ABV. Many enjoy it neat, while some add a splash of water. A bestselling favorite with 224 reviews and exceptional buyer confidence. Limited release of 27,000 bottles.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Woody Coconut Caramelized

    Taste

    Woody Vanilla Spice Caramel

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7/10 224 reviews
    Top 9% Barbados
    Top 11% Foursquare

    Smells really intense and delicious of fruit, caramel, vanilla and spices, although a little like solvent, which disappears after a while. Super round. This rum is heavy and strong on its own, but absolutely mild with a little water. Goes down like oil. Unfortunately, I don't get as much chocolate here, but lots of caramel/cream toffee, fruit and spices. The bourbon influence is there. Very round, tasty and complex rum, you can't complain much :-)

    This rum is drier than the 2004, 2005 and 2007. Foursquare definitely delivers this time. A wonderful complex nose that you just want to return to over and over again. The palate is heavy, well balanced and dry with a touch of oak. The finish is long and a bit of smoke as well as fruits.

    It’s a blend of pot and column distilled rum aged for 12 years in ex-Bourbon barrels. Overall it’s a really great, complex, intense and well balanced rum that’s dry and sweet at the same time.

    Foursquare in the usual quality and with the usual flavor profile. And that (still) at a fighting price. A bit weaker on the nose and less complex than its brothers with bourbon finish. In the mouth really cool. That's how rum should taste. OK, then there's the '96 Diamond...

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX3352
    ABV
    60%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2008
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    12 years
    No. of bottles
    27,000
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Foursquare 2008 &nbsp; 12yr &nbsp; 60% Exceptional Cask Selection XIII 2008

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    The Foursquare distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Foursquare have been reviewed 11,219 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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