Foursquare Mark XIII 2008 Exceptional Cask Selection Single Blended Rum is a bold, Cask Strength, Blended Rum by Foursquare Distillery in Four Roads, Saint Philip, Barbados consisting of rums from both the Artisanal Double-Retort Pot & Traditional Twin Column Coffey Still. All aged 12 years in 1st, 2nd & 3rd fill Ex-Bourbon barrels. Maturation occurring in open walled warehouses in Barbados, taking the full impact of the unique tropical climate; bottled at 60% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of vanilla, oak spice, marzipan & tobacco leaves; while a bold & spicy life adds notes of rich wood, leather, tobacco, papaya, apricot, banana & a hint of chocolate; that led to a long & warming death with hints of pepper & toasted oak. September / October 2020