Foursquare The Real McCoy 5 Years

The Real McCoy 5 Years offers vanilla and oak with moderate smoothness. Its classic Bajan profile is ideal for mixing, yet lacks significant complexity.

7.1  / 10  (49 reviews)

Approachable, smooth, yet lacks complex depth.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Smooth vanilla and oak notes
    • Good for mixing
    • Classic Bajan style

    The Real McCoy 5 Years Rum, distilled at Foursquare in Barbados, offers a balanced profile with notes of vanilla, oak, and a touch of dried fruit and caramel. Aged for five years in a combination of pot and column stills, it presents an approachable, albeit lighter body, making it suitable for both mixing and sipping. Users appreciate its smoothness and classic Bajan character but often seek more complexity and depth. This 40% ABV rum delivers a consistent, straightforward experience, seen as an excellent introduction to Barbados rums, though seasoned enthusiasts may find it lacking in intricacy. Ideal for those new to rum or seeking a reliable mixer.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Oak Caramel Dried fruit

    Taste

    Oak Caramel Cocoa Praline

    How is this rum rated?

    7.1  / 10  (49 reviews)

    "Woody/barrel, chocolate and a tiny bit of vanilla. The alcohol comes across as pungent. I would never purchase a bottle."

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

    "01.05.2019 Nice tasting with friends including my slow cooked pot roast. Colour Medium dark in colour. Nose Light, light wood, faint roasted, dried fruit, caramel, light floral, spice. Palate Light, sweet, light wood, dried fruit, light floral, faint pineapple, spice, light chocolate, light caramel. Finish Short to medium, light wood, sweet, light dried fruit, faint citrus, light chocolate, faint caramel. Extra note. Surprisingly good at the age and price tag."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "super round number! nice entry Barbados rum!"

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    7.0 / 10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

    "The nose is quite roasted. Hazelnuts and oak are most prominent. The palate is quite oaky. Hints of raw licorice and cocoa. On the dry side. The finish keeps the oak and some vanilla. It is quite short though. Overall, I am a little disappointed but this is the 40% abv version. I'd say the Doorly's 5 year old might be a better buy."

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    6.6 / 10
    Review by: Decky Hicks Doughty
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    The Real McCoy
    RumX ID
    RX891
    ABV
    40%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    5 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Foursquare 5yr &nbsp; 40% The Real McCoy 5 Years

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 107 bottles to their collections:

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    23
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    19
    Open rate
    39%
    Ø Market value
    25€

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    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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