Foursquare Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum 8yr 43%

RX6813 Good Column Still Rum Under 50€

“Smooth, sweet, affordable sip with subtle sherry notes; great value.”

Introducing the Doorly's XO Fine Old Barbados Rum, a beautifully aged rum from the Foursquare distillery in Barbados. Distilled from Molasses with a Column Still and aged for 8 years, this delightful rum boasts an ABV of 43%. Users describe its aroma as a blend of vanilla, woody, caramel, fruity, and dried fruit notes, while the taste features vanilla, woody, spice, peppery, and caramel flavors. It has a medium to long finish, making it an enjoyable and smooth sipper. With an affordable price, this rum offers a great introduction to Barbados-style rums, and users mention it as a great value for money. The Doorly's XO is the choice for those seeking a refined and balanced taste experience without breaking the bank.

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How does this rum taste?

Doorly's XO Fine Old Barbados Rum offers a delightful balance of toffee, apples, and spices at a great value. Its smooth 43% ABV and subtle sherry cask finish make it a pleasing choice for both new and experienced rum drinkers.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel Fruity Dried fruit Raisin

Taste

Woody Vanilla Spice Peppery Caramel Round

Finish

Woody Peppery Vanilla Oak Spice Leather

Community reviews

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Stefan Persson

28 July 2023

7.3/10

“Very good value for money!”

Aroma

Woody Vanilla Fruits

Taste

Oak Vanilla Spice Dried fruit Caramel

HenryL

8 September 2022

7.6/10

“Great value for money!Nice fruity with the Foursquare typical bite, although a bit lighter and less peppery. Pleasant sweetness, but the sherry cask breaks with it a certain mustiness that becomes a bit too much for me after a certain amount.”

Aroma

Vanilla Clove Woody Raisin Solvents

Taste

Vanilla Spice Round Peaches Coconut

Tim

9 April 2023

7.9/10

“Delicious rum at a very good price! Typical Foursquare professionals with caramel, roasted aromas, spices and fruits. In the mouth by the 43% very mild and easily digestible. At the same time, the flavors are not particularly intense, so a few more % would be quite good. Anyway, for beginners top.”

Aroma

Vanilla Caramel Brown sugar Caramelized Cream toffee

Taste

Vanilla Woody Spice Caramel Round

Photo of the rum Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum taken from user Tim

TheRhumhoe

14 February 2022

7.3/10

“A typical rum from Barbados. Notes of dried fruits, chocolate and spices in the nose and in the mouth. A rather one-dimensional rum, which continues on the same note of roundness with a rather short finish.”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Spice Coconut Vanilla Sugar

Taste

Woody Caramel Sweet Warm Spice

Decky Hicks Doughty

30 June 2022

7.5/10

“A nice rum to sip neat. There isn't much of a Sherry influence but there is a hint on the palate. It's easy going with not much to offend. The finish is a tad peppery for my taste.”

Aroma

Apricot Vanilla Oak Caramel Raisin

Taste

Oak Peppery Butterscotch Dry Sherry

Steve the Barman

3 July 2022

8.2/10

“All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.”

Aroma

Caramel Woody Raisin Treacle Banana

Taste

Vanilla Woody Spice Caramel Chocolate

alex

4 December 2021

7.8/10

“It is well made. A good value for money. Nice assembly to discover Barbados.”

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel Dried fruit

Taste

Vanilla Spice Peppery Caramel Woody

The little dRUMmer boy AkA rum_sk

5 May 2023

7.5/10

“I just had Doorlys 12 YO prior to XO and I am not sure if I am weird or everyone else, that gives 12 a higher rate, is. I will be 100% honest with you. The maturation after sherry is awesome it gave XO everything that I missed with 12YO. The sweetness, the prominent chocolate/banana taste with oak barrel/wood being suppressed to the background. With 12YO you had banana taste mixed with sour green apple all underlined by huge woody taste. This one is none of that, you get vanilla, 🍌, raisins, chocolate all underlined but not overpowered by wood/oak. For me this one is a winner and I do not care. The nose is very similar but the palate is a different story. Medium to long finish. 75/100 for me. Reaffirmation: I like XO more than 12YO. Next step is comparison with 14YO. Retasting after AM SC 2001 & 2005 and it stands right at 7.5 that is below SC versions of foursquare as they are typical barbados but they are not offering anything special such as single casks do. I still like XO a little bit more than 12 yo though.”

Aroma

Sweet Marzipan Sherry Smooth Fruity

Taste

Sweet Nougat Vanilla Woody Oak

Photo of the rum Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum taken from user The little dRUMmer boy AkA rum_sk

Rodolphe

8 July 2021

7.5/10

“A small, pleasant foursquare, perfect to discover Barbados. It is very nice for its price.”

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Tobacco Nutty Almond

Taste

Vanilla Woody Spice Tobacco Coconut

Matiss

5 May 2021

8.6/10

“A wonderful expression from Foursquare distillery!! Affordable(30 EUR) , no added sugar or additives(besides the sherry barrel). Very pleasant, easy sipping, surprisingly smooth rum with faint, but noticeable sherry note. This rum for its price is a very good option to experience a classical style of molasses rum.”

Aroma

Fruity Dates Litschi Red fruits Molasses

Taste

Butterscotch Molasses Dried figs Dried dates Woody

Blaidor

25 February 2023

7.7/10

“Smell 7/10 Taste 8/10 Aftertaste 7/10 Image 8,5/10 (info about rum, bottle, carton-box, sugar free, marketing....) Total impression 8/10 ------------------ BTL Ratio Price/quality 👍👍👍 BTL II No added sugar 👍👍👍”

Photo of the rum Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum taken from user Blaidor

Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴

17 February 2023

7.6/10

“Very balanced rum. Price performance in order.”

Photo of the rum Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum taken from user Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴

Perkoz206

25 May 2023

7.2/10

“First burst of aroma alcohol pinch. Intensity aroma 2/6. Complexity aroma 2/6. Texture warm. First taste sweetness 1/5, sourness 1/5, salitness 1/5, bitterness 2/5. Too much diluted”

Tafia Guildive

28 July 2023

8.4/10

“Dieser Rum war im Jahr 2010 mein Erstkontakt mit richtigem Rum. Die Flasche war bereits einen Tag nach dem Kauf leergetrunken. Er wird mir immer schmecken und einen besonderen Stellenwert für mich haben. Daher: Sehr gut!”

Jan Králík

6 April 2023

7.6/10

“I purchased this rum together with the 12-year version. I like both rums and can't decide which one more. This one has a slight sweetness in the taste and aroma, I think it must be the sherry. Otherwise spice, caramel and light fruit. The taste is mild but warms up thanks to the 43%. There is more tropical fruit in the 12 year old version. Both rums are very good for sipping.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Barbados

Distillery
Foursquare

Brand
Doorly’s

RumX ID
RX6813

ABV
43%

Category
Column Still Rum

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Column Still

Age
8 years

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 50€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

43 €

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