Bardstown Collaborative Series Foursquare Rum Distillery is a blend of 90% 7-year-old Indiana rye and 10% 17-year-old Tennessee bourbon, finished in Foursquare rum barrels, and bottled at 53.5% ABV. This sells for around $150. Bardstown is the bourbon brand that I have tried more than any other; Foursquare is the rum distillery that I have tried more than any other. I have never had a disappointing bottle of Bardstown or a disappointing bottle of Foursquare; you put the two together, and obviously you have a solid product. Because this expression is mostly 7-year-old Indiana rye, you seem to be overpaying for the spirit, but a steep price is always justifiable when something is the best at what it does; and this is the best rum-influenced bourbon/rye that I have ever tasted, if you are looking for a harmonious balance between the American and the Caribbean styles. The baking spices and vanilla from the American side of things hold hands lovingly with the molasses, dark fruits, and lightly roasted coffee from the Caribbean side. The small amount of old bourbon in this blend buttresses a spicy finale with a leathery, oaky linger. This feels like a natural progression towards the bourbon/rye end the spectrum from the well-loved ex-bourbon matured Foursquare rums from their Exceptional Cask series. This is the perfect bottle to buy for someone who enjoys good rum almost as much or about as much as they enjoy bourbon and rye. The base blend is nothing special, but the perfect amount of influence from a high-quality rum finish is where the value lies with this Bardstown release.