Equiano Original 8-Year

I'm still new to rum drinking, but it seems unlikely to me that Foursquare would blend their rum with an African rum, but they did, and I like it. I'm not sure exactly how to describe it, but I'd say it tastes like a mix of Pasador de Oro Gran Reserva with a bit more bite and extra flavor like you'd expect from adding Foursquare to the mix. The woody notes from Foursquare are definitely present, and mixed with what I perceive to be a spanish solera type rum from Mauritius. I think I paid something like $43 for it, definitely a good value.

Definitely worth adding to the rum cabinet. Very smooth, almost no bite, great flavor, but not complex. A little sweeter than my favorites. Just compared to Trouvadore, and I judge them equal. Great, but not spectacular.

I bought a bottle of this for $30 US. Which is in the low price end of decent rum.

This was a really pleasant surprise.

The nose is very pleasant with no ethanol. Not particularly strong. Notes of citrus and caramel.

Unusual flavor... in a good way. Perhaps it's the power of suggestion, but there are definitely nice notes of "Cognac Oak", not sure how else to describe it. It is dry without being too dry. Lots of dried fruit flavors (without the sweetness).

The finish is long and reminds me of the aftertaste of dry sherry with some smoky notes lingering at the end of the finish.

Toffee, butter, oak, clove and spice but sweet with dissipating burn. Wonderful and I am quite surprised that I have never heard of this rum before. Found at a bar in the maritimes. What a beautiful end to the day. Superb. No idea of the price but its unique.

For the age and proof it is amazing smooth. Mild fruity sweetness with just a tiny hint of cognac. Flavor seems to disappear from the palate quickly, that would be my only knock on it. Wish it had a little more body and depth. Solid sipper

Blend of Mauritius and Barbados rums, fruity, hints of spiciness, bold, smooth, well balanced, not overly sweet, overall a very nice sipping rum

Picked at total wine in cherry hill NJ. I am a fan our Foursquare distillery. and this rum has a kind of unique heritage being from Mauritius and Barbados. Alcohol content is at 43% and I could feel the little extra burn in the taste. It is pretty dry and balanced considering the 43% alcohol but for close to 50$ I will not buy again. Ii much prefer plantation XO or el pasador Debora oro reserve in this price range. As a matter of fact the real McCoy 5 year is much better for 20$ less.

expensive for an 8 years old. and doesnt live up to the price concidereing there are some 23 or 30 year olds you can get for that price range. quorhum and ophyum.

Dalsi suchy rum, bol by celkom fajn, nebyt tej cenovky.

Has a sweet nose, but is not a sweet rum. Has a nice oak flavour along with some nice vanilla notes.