Foursquare 1998, 22 years, Barbados edition No. 3
Barbados 1998 is a true gem of our collection being one of the oldest Foursquare Rums ever bottled. It was distilled using just a column still, and matured in Ex-Bourbon cask for 22 years (of which 7 years in the tropics). There are only 244 of bottles of this ultra-rare spirit.
Barbados 1998 edition no. 3
Region: Barbados
Distillery: Foursquare
Age: 22
Distillation: 12-1998
Bottled: 04-2021
Cask no: 12
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon
Still type: Column
Maturation: 7 years in the tropics
ABV 59,9%
Vol. 700 ml
No bottles: 244
Tasting Notes:
“Colour: deep gold. Nose: this one seems to be softer, but then again, at this strength, we shan't nose it deeply. Some fudge, apparently, roasted peanuts, praline and nougat… We'll see… With water: some gentle meaty tones, roast chicken (KFC - apologies), otherwise sweet herbal liqueurs, a wee rooty side… Mouth (neat): rather Cuban-style, it seems. A higher proportion of column rum? With water: super good lighter style, without much body but within this very style, it's probably on the podium. Caramelised popcorn in your glass. Finish: medium, rather light, sweet. I'm reminded of elderberry liqueur. Comments: light rum at its best. Even die-hard malt aficionados would enjoy this, though.”
Note: 86 points
Source: whiskyfun.com
Nose: even closer to a grain whisky, with some clear vanilla, hints of marshmallows and coconut cream now, as well as some pencil shavings. It seems a tad sweeter and a tad spicier too, but other than that, it’s really close to the other one.
Mouth: drier. Here the oak spice is in first row, with prominent pepper, cinnamon and clove. This seems hotter than the first bottle, and more mentholated. The fruity notes come later (bananas again, also roasted pineapple).
Finish: long, more estery now, with a little heat and fruity notes.
Note: 84/100
Source: whiskynotes.be
