Foursquare Owner Richard Seale Interview (Podcast)
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almost 4 years ago
This is really good and really strong. I’m doing re-tasting my ratings with last four Foursquare’s. 2008 smooth really packs you early with its strength, and wow does it linger. Bourbon lovers should like this, I’m keeping it at a 9.5 so 10.
I think the last few offerings of Foursquare are as good as it gets. Rich full bodied complex similar to other full bourbon cask releases but very smooth little afterburn like Nobiliary. If you can find it buy it.
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over 3 years ago
As i open the bottle expecting this to be somewhat the same as the 2007 i am suprised. This 2008 is a bit smoother than the 2007, tasting them side by side. I actualy have only one word for this. Excelent.
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over 3 years ago
Nose: Salted caramel, coconut, a hint of cocoa butter and sweet oak.
Taste: Rich, velvety, and mouth coating. Coconut, oak, chocolate, and tropical fruit with a hint of spice (rye, cinnamon and clove). A long, lingering finish that transitions from caramel to dark cherry. It's everything aged rum should be. Rich, indescribably deep and complex - a true symphony of flavors all playing in perfect harmony.
Buy it when you see it, this will be the benchmark for aged rum for years to come.
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almost 2 years ago
My 3rd version of Four Square rums. Flavors are the best of any rum I’ve had. Small sips only, as the Overproof may get you.
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over 2 years ago
Nose: The arrival has rich notes of peanut brittle, caramel, then citrus oil. Afterward, it seamlessly transitions into cherries, pears, and ripe saba bananas. Buried under everything is a touch of Japanese soy sauce. With time, notes of Ethiopian coffee beans and toasted coconut show up. It's generally balanced and intriguingly soft yet rich.
Palate: Slightly oily mouthfeel. Despite the ABV, the flavors build up quite nicely, beginning with subtle new wood, toasted nutmeg, and dark chocolate. There's some minerality, too, but is quickly overtaken by the familiar cherries, bananas, and tangerine skins. The development begins with darker flavors that gradually lighten and become more crisp and juicy. Near the end, there's warmed marshmallows smeared onto leather.
Finish: Long, dry, and warming with prominent orange pith, leather, and menthol.
I can’t express enough how incredible this rum is! A rich oak, caramel character that allows for deep appreciation and thought. Definitely worth every cent!
Posted
over 2 years ago
Despite it being 60 %ABV it doesn't need to air for that long, to be able to enjoy it.
Taste notes of fudge, caramel and dried fruits
Posted
over 3 years ago
Similar to Sagacity, but on higher level. Aroma is nice and fruity. Taste is fruity sweet and a bit burning but only shortly, after is nicely warm. Mouth is full of tastes and flavors but fruits and peach dominate. Aftertaste is long and pleasant - you will discover new tones again and again.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Další skvělý kousek 👏👏, až vcelku dost nasládlý, jemný a gradace 60%
Posted
over 1 year ago
Molasses, bourbon, sherry, vanilla, banana, pineapple
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The Foursquare ECS 2008 is a rum from Barbados, which was made in 2008 from pot and column style and then allowed to store for 12 years in Ex Bourbon barrels. The Single Cask Rum was then bottled in cask strength of 60% alcohol without dyes, sugar or filtration.
I compare the 2008 directly with the 2007. In the nose, the 2008 has beautiful caramel and wood notes. In addition roasted vanilla, some coconut and fruit. Compared to the 2007, the nose has stronger caramel notes. The 2007 looks more balanced. But overall very similar. On the palate, the rum first shows a pleasant caramel sweetness with vanilla and light roasted aromas. The alcohol is present and should be taken seriously. It quickly adds more spice, wood and pepper. The finish becomes woodier with more barrel influence. But also lighter notes are added. Some fruit and fine spice. The finish is medium-long and miminal alcoholic. In comparison, the 2007 has more balance, more wood and no pepper. The finish is more coherent.
I think the Foursquare ECS 2008 is very successful and the nose is really fun. On the palate, the rum is intense with heavy notes. It is sweeter and more bourbon comes through than in 2007. I like the 2007 a little better, because in my opinion it is more balanced and rounder. However, the taste profile is quite similar. Both are very good rums, but the 2007 is the winner for me.
Der Foursquare ECS 2008 ist ein Rum aus Barbados, welcher 2008 aus Pot und Column Stil hergestellt wurde und anschließend 12 Jahre in Ex Bourbon Fässern lagern durfte. Der Single Cask Rum wurde anschließend in Fassstärke von 60% Alkohol ohne Farbstoffe, Zucker oder Filtration abgefüllt.
Ich vergleiche den 2008 direkt mit dem 2007. In der Nase hat der 2008er schöne Karamel und Holz Noten. Dazu geröstete Vanille, etwas Kokosnuss und Frucht. Im Vergleich zum 2007er hat die Nase kräftigere Karamel Noten. Der 2007er wirkt ausgewogener. Aber insgesamt sehr ähnlich. Am Gaumen zeigt der Rum erstmal eine angenehme Karamel Süße mit Vanille und leichten Röstaromen. Der Alkohol ist präsent und sollte ernst genommen werden. Es kommt schnell mehr Würze, Holz und Pfeffer dazu. Der Abgang wird holziger mit mehr Fasseinfluss. Aber auch leichtere Noten komme dazu. Etwas Frucht und feine Würze. Der Abgang ist mittellang und miminal alkoholisch. Im Vergleich hat der 2007er auch hier mehr Balance, mehr Holz und dafür keinen Pfeffer. Der Abgang ist stimmiger.
Ich finde den Foursquare ECS 2008 sehr gelungen und die Nase macht richtig Spaß. Am Gaumen ist der Rum intensiv mit schweren Noten. Er ist süßer und gleichzeitig kommt mehr Bourbon durch als beim 2007. Mir gefällt der 2007 etwas besser, da er meiner Meinung nach ausgeglichener und runder ist. Das Geschmacksprofil ist aber durchaus ähnlich. Beide sind sehr gute Rums, 2007 aber für mich der Gewinner.