Velier Foursquare Principia 2008

sherry-rich, intense coconut and chocolate

Sherry-driven complexity
Coconut and vanilla
Dark chocolate depth
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Sherry-forward Foursquare with coconut, vanilla, dark chocolate and dry oak. At 62% it’s rich and peppery; many reviewers add a splash of water to soften the alcohol.

249.00 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX90
ABV
62%
Category
Pot & Column Still Rum
Vintage
2008
Bottled
2017
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Age
3 years - 6 years
No. of bottles
5,400
Bottle volume
70cl
Velier • Foursquare 2008   3yr - 6yr   62% Principia

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love the sherry-driven nose with coconut and vanilla, leading to dark chocolate, toffee and dry oak. At 62% it’s intense and peppery, often better after air or a few drops of water. A limited Velier-Foursquare release (5400 bottles) and popular on RumX with 112 reviews, praised for depth and fruit. Some found the wood firm, but overall a standout, confident pick.

    Aroma

    Coconut Vanilla Sherry Oak

    Taste

    Dark chocolate Woody Vanilla Peppery

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.7/10 112 reviews
    Top 9% Barbados
    Top 11% Foursquare

    Super delicious Foursquare

    Interesting but without revelation. For this voltaz is very delicate and in smell and taste.

    A very gourmand and expressive Foursquare on the nose, with a fruity presence (coconut, papaya, red fruit, raisin), a dry but well-melted woodiness that accompanies milk chocolate, mocha, roasted hazelnuts, sweet spices, tobacco and toasted notes. Pastry notes of caramel and toffee contrast with alcohol notes, which are quite firm even after aeration. A typical but exuberant nose. Very powerful on the palate, Foursquare is somewhat alcoholic despite the very gourmand flavors of spice, coconut, dark chocolate and toffee. Spicy oak, leather and tobacco join dried fruit for a more muscular profile. The 62% is still very much present. Finally, a long, warm, spicy, dry and alcoholic finish prolongs the power on the palate, with hints of caramel, vanilla, hazelnut and a touch of saltiness. Fruity and woody notes complete the intense, invigorating whole. One of the heaviest and most intense Foursquare wines, it pulls its weight with a few original flavors and greediness.

    A full and beautiful bouquet. Fruity spicy, like a brandy. A metallic freshness with lime and slight acidity of dried and sulfured currants. A woody, slightly toasty spice with vanilla and tobacco. And fruity with cherry and coconut. I really like the nose.Intense and powerful on the palate. Spicy and somehow bitter-salty-sweet. Again this metallic with lime zest. And some dried fruit, apricot, currant, raisin. A little peppery with nutmeg vanilla and almond but also sweet like toffee. Very nice.Round , intense, great rum.

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    The Foursquare distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Foursquare have been reviewed 11,549 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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