Nose - molasses, honey, overripe banana, hay, herbal notes, vanilla, toffee, walnut, grape, mint, brown sugar, pineapple rind, chocolate chip cookie, nutmeg, allspice, moderate ethanol burn.
Taste - molasses, grape, honey, white pepper, brown sugar, vanilla, grass, cherry menthol, clove, allspice, pecan, dark chocolate, pineapple, burnt toast, overripe banana, orange zest, lemon, ginger, moderate alcohol bite finishing medium length with rich molasses, chocolate, baking spice, and dark fruit flavors.
The first bonafide Foursquare on my list, and it’s a 10 Year with bourbon and sherry finishing components. The sherry brings additional layers of sweet fruitiness and nuttiness. Aside from the standard molasses, baking spice, and banana, there are aromas of walnut, chocolate chip cookie, and dry pineapple. The palate cuts the same path. Some mentholated cherry sneaks in along with citrus, more nuts, and even some brandied grapes.
Overall this is great rum, but it’s not my favorite Foursquare profile. It’s sweeter and lighter than some of the others, verging on sour. Nonetheless, I would very happily sip this any day. A big thank you to @ContemplativeFox for the sample!
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@Ctrexman Thank you. Since you’re a big whiskey fan, I think it’s worth giving Foursquare a try as they lean more into that profile. But agree that if you’re hesitant, the idea of dropping $80+ on a rum you might not like isn’t very appealing.
Very nice review. Still havent tried any 4sq yet. I actually prefer the sweeter rums so tiny bit hesitant
amen bro! honestly I had no idea until recently that some did use additives and sweeteners. kinda bs if you ask me. I strive for natural in all things.
@JoelyO I’ve never tasted a Foursquare that wasn’t righteous. Love the profile, and appreciate their dedication to purity. No sweeteners, no colorings, no additives. Let the spirit speak for itself!
That sounds righteous!