Foursquare 14 years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots

Single Cask Rum

Foursquare 14 years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots
  • Foursquare 14 years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots

Foursquare 14 years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots

Single Cask Rum

BottlerThe Roots
Distillery / brandFoursquare
CountryBarbados
Content Size0.7 liter
Alc/vol57.1%
Age14 years
Distilled05-2008
Bottled01-2023
Cask number1
Number of bottles271
€ 104,92

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Foursquare 14 years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots

The Foursquare 14 Years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots is an exceptional rum from the legendary Foursquare Distillery in Barbados. Bottled under the title "The Roots", this release embodies the essence of traditional rum production combined with modern finesse. Distilled in 2008 and aged for 14 years in carefully selected casks, this limited edition offers a stunning balance of richness, complexity, and elegance. Foursquare’s unique combination of pot stills and column distillation delivers a bold and layered flavor profile.

Tasting note

Nose

Enticing aromas of dried fruits such as figs and raisins, complemented by notes of vanilla, toffee, and a subtle hint of spices like cinnamon and clove.

Palate

Full-bodied and intense, with rich flavors of caramel, butterscotch, and dark chocolate. The dried fruits return, alongside a touch of smokiness and oak. The balance between sweetness and spice is flawless, with hints of nutmeg and orange zest.

Finish

Long and refined, with lingering notes of toasted nuts, spicy oak, and a touch of peppery warmth. An elegant finish that invites another sip.

Tasting notes by Serge Valentin (WhiskyFun.com) 89/100 points

8 years in the tropics and 6 continental this time, so (8*3) +6=30 years. Right.

Colour: gold.

Nose: subtle but extremely cakey. Five O'clock tea, with English tea, scones, muffins, religieuses, macaroons, shortbreads and millionaire fudge. Plus fresh butter, marmalade and apricot jam. With water: I believe they never change hugely hen watered down. Let's say there is a little hay  and crushed canes coming out.

Mouth (neat): super-moist orange cake, giga-panettone from this morning, and touches of varnish and liquorice, plus coriander. With water: herbal teas. It needs water but water is not needed, see what I mean?

Finish: medium, probably a little rounder yet than the 2010. Earthier aftertaste, with some caraway too.

Comments: we could spend a whole night – and two litres of each – to try to decide on my favourite. That wouldn't be reasonable.

Foursquare 14 years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots

Foursquare 14 years 2008 - 2023 #1 The Roots

€ 104,92

In stock