Nose - bittersweet molasses, brown sugar, toffee, vanilla, buttercream frosting, black cherry, orange zest, dark chocolate, herbal notes, lemon, powdered sugar, straw, nutmeg, allspice, caramelized banana, pineapple rind, anise, moderate to high ethanol burn. Taste - bittersweet molasses, cardamom, cherry, brown sugar, dark chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, overripe banana, allspice, bitter herbal notes, lemon pith, sour apple, earthy mint, moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with molasses, earthy herbal, and bitter citrus flavors. I’m finishing off my rum series with the oldest of the Foursquare expressions at 16 years. The nose shares many of the same qualities with the other ex-bourbon aged releases, but this one is interestingly more herbal than the others. It’s notably less sweet and actually borders on slightly sour. This is great rum, but it tastes surprisingly younger than Nobiliary even though it’s two years older. I’m guessing it’s either the greener palate or the lower proof compared to the others that creates this youthful impression. While this is still top notch rum, the herbal notes aren’t a particularly welcome addition to the profile for me. Well this concludes my rum tasting series for now, as I’ve exhausted all my samples and bottles. After 28 reviews, Nobiliary reigns supreme but there were many solid offerings along the way, including this one. Next up, I’ll be shifting my focus back to whiskey and doing a set of blind reviews, which should put my tasting chops to the test.