Foursquare 2005 Shibboleth 16-Year

Really special stuff, and shows how far FSQ have come. Compare this year’s releases to the legendary Criterion and both are superior rums. Redoutable more heavy weight, Shibboleth subtler but multi layered and dangerously easy to drink despite there high ABVs. Do NOT add water!

Foursquare consistently make outstanding rum and this one is no exception. A different flavour profile to the 07/08 and Redoutable and perhaps more subtle and tropical but none the worse for it! These expressions have become holy grails for rum lovers, and I can’t wait to see what 09 tastes like!

First impresion-16 years seems to be too much. Only in Bourbon barels. In this case woodiness exceeded typical Foursquare taste.
Needs more sips and time and maybe I re-evaluate my rating. Till then only 8.

Nice pour!

Aroma: Acetone, Caramelized Orange, Black Walnut, Almond, Black Currant, Butterscotch, Chocolate covered strawberries, Dried Apricots, Mint, and Candy floss.⁠

Palate: Layered, rich, and complex. Notes of dark chocolate ganache, blackberry compote, butterscotch, banana nut bread, finishing with tangerine, and blood orange⁠.

Enjoyed at the tasting room at the Distillery on February 15, 2024. I have a bottle at home but why not try one of your favorites at the distillery...

Nose: More fruit forward (peaches/plums) with an underlying influence of oak.

Taste/Palate: The fruit come through after noticing oak, spice and vanilla.

Finish: Long, intense and well balanced

This rum was a gateway to unsweetened rums for me, it is very drinkable.

Tried at Rumba in Seattle. Lovely nose. Vanilla. Chocolate. Complex. Bite at end.

The smell is rich and sweet. The taste is full of flavour and the alcohol accelerates the flavour and leaves you with a warm, very long and pleasant aftertaste. Just perfect.

Moc příjemná záležitost s hřejivým dřevem a ovocem. Nos je skvělý. Zbožňuji tóny teplého dřeva s lehkou ovocností, rozinkami. Ve slepé degu typuju hodně povedený Fousquare. Tohle mi sedlo. Ve své chuťové kategorii dokonalost.

Purchased bottle in Annapolis. Blown away. Have had several foursquare rums and have generally been impressed but agree bourbon notes to strong for my taste. I’m a port type guy. This rum does not have bourbon notes so remains one of my favorites. However. Once gone it will be a favorite memory. Time to keep on tasting