Nose - bittersweet molasses, cocoa, toffee, baked apple, vanilla, orange zest, caramelized banana, marshmallow, tobacco, cherry, dense oak, lemon, powdered sugar, grass, mint, allspice, clove, pineapple rind, moderate ethanol burn. Taste - bittersweet molasses, dark chocolate, salted caramel, overripe banana, pineapple, white pepper, brown sugar, cherry, leather, vanilla, orange pith, lemon, grass, clove, allspice, tannic oak, moderate to high alcohol bite, finishing medium length with molasses, dark chocolate, tropical fruit, and baking spice flavors. Now this is the Foursquare profile I want! Dark and brooding with a natural sweetness and a thick, chewy mouthfeel. The nose is oaky, chocolatey, and darkly fruity with some confectionary effervescence. The palate blasts onto the scene with that strong, bittersweet molasses, deep citrus, and more dark tropical fruits. This is excellent rum, albeit slightly brighter than I’d prefer, even with its 12 Year age statement. The bourbon cask maturation beautifully complements the Foursquare base spirit. While it creeps slightly into sour, youthful territory, this is the style of rum I want to drink when I want to drink rum. I wonder whether a bit more age would make a positive difference? Well we’re going to find out tomorrow.