Foursquare 2005 Isonomy 17-Year

Beats out Detente as one of my favorite easy to drink Foursquare rum. This rum has eluded me for months trying to purchase it without luck. Finally sampled it at Foursquare distillery today and it is the holy grail. Was told it’s long gone none to be had, but luck would have it they found a few cases before I left locked I. A store room and I will be the proud owner of a few bottles tomorrow morning.

Rather than dissect individual aspects of this finest of Bajan rum I’ll simply post an overall impression. Having purchased many of the ECS this Isonomy is by a substantial margin my favorite. Appealing dark appearance. Rich, deep and complex nose.

The palate extends the complexity with deep pit fruits caramel, butter creme and spices. Just the hints of menthol and orange, but oh so well balanced. Not heavy cinnamon like some in the series display. The mouth feel is liquid velvet. Excellent long finish.

It is at a higher price point than many, but this Isonomy rum is one of a few high dollar spirits I can state shows good value for money. Highest recommendation, don’t leave on the store shelf if you are lucky to see it.

How do Foursquare do it? This is bold (but not too bold), sweet, complex, tasting of chocolate, pine, leather, caramel, vanilla, oak, tobacco, dried fruit with a fantastic finish. £85 seems great `VFM for a 17 year old expression, but i’ll happily take it!

Ok so solid rum but tried it after the indelible which was almost perfect and this is made for whiskey lovers so definitely a buy but if your a purest tough on the taste

Thats how it should taste. Clear burn, heavy oak tones with long aftertaste.

Purchased a bottle at Laka Lono. Rich mahogany color. Vinegar and oak aroma. Freshly sawed lumber. Maple syrup and pine tar. This is nothing short of amazing.

Foursquare hitting new heights, this is possibly the best ECS yet and I believe if not on a par with 2006 in the conversation. Imo 2005, 2008, Redoutable, Shibboleth, Sovereignty amd now Isonomy represent the high points of the high ABV ECS output and incredible VFM.

Can’t wait to see what comes next year