Foursquare ECS III 2004

Aromas of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit and coconut yield to a palate of chocolate, woody spice, and integrated warmth. Widely praised for balance and complexity, this is a community-backed classic for those seeking sophisticated, unsweetened rums.

8.7  / 10  (88 reviews)

Layers of vanilla, chocolate, and oak, elegantly balanced.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Balanced chocolate, vanilla, coconut notes
    • Smooth, well-integrated alcohol
    • Long, elegant and complex finish

    Rich layers of vanilla, caramel, and chocolate lead the experience in Foursquare's Exceptional Cask Selection III 2004. RumX tasters highlight a refined interplay of woody spice, coconut, and subtle dried fruit, with well-integrated alcohol and long, balanced finish. This elegantly crafted Barbados rum has become a touchstone for those seeking both character and approachability—worth discovering if you crave depth without excess sweetness.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Dried fruit Caramel Coconut

    Taste

    Vanilla Chocolate Woody Caramel

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7  / 10  (88 reviews)
    Top 10% Barbados
    Top 11% Foursquare

    "Gets me a subjective sympathy point in addition, because the high-percentage Foursquare profile at the time was definitely something new, which has caused enthusiasm. But also regardless of that, an excellent representative of the typical Foursquare profile."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "Ein geiler Rum! Komplex, sehr gut trinkbar. PLV Top! Edit 03/2022: Mittlerweile schon Sammlerpreise. Der Körper ist schlanker als alle bisher verkosteten FSs. Sehr elegant. Neben dem Plenipotenziario mein Lieblings-FS."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Joachim Guger

    "Un classique, efficace sans être trop complexe "

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Simon Leroux

    "This Foursquare stands out clearly from its successors. The nose bears an uncanny resemblance to an old Enmore, with a slightly old-fashioned spirit, marked but dry fruit, leather, tobacco, spices, varnished wood, cocoa and coffee, all rounded out with caramel and marzipan. There's a sort of aromatic grassiness that recalls some Versailles. It's a real change from the more classic Foursquare nose. The attack is smooth, balanced with spice, wood, tobacco and toast on one side, and fruit and caramel notes on the other, all wrapped in a layer of bourbon that amplifies the greediness. There's also a certain freshness reminiscent of aromatic herbs, as on Enmore distilled in Pot Still. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is warm, spicy and toasty. There are hints of dried fruit, chocolate, hazelnut, gourmet wood, caramel and toffee, as well as notes of fresh tobacco. The finish is subtle and elegant. A rather whimsical Foursquare that's off the beaten track, both olfactory and palate-wise, which is very appreciable for a distillery often characterized as one-dimensional."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX40
    ABV
    59%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2004
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    11 years
    No. of bottles
    24,000
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Foursquare 2004 &nbsp; 11yr &nbsp; 59% Exceptional Cask Selection III 2004

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    The RumX community has already added 440 bottles to their collections:

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    opened
    52
    emptied
    34
    Open rate
    20%
    Ø Market value
    149€

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    About the Foursquare distillery

    The Foursquare distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Foursquare have been reviewed 10,920 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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