Four Square Fine Barbados Rum 2009 Exceptional Cask 12 Year

Size: 750ML

Proof: 129

Product Description:

Foursquare Fine Barbados Rum 2009

Exceptional Cask Series • Aged 12 Years

 From the meticulous hands of Foursquare, this 2009 release from the Exceptional Cask Series is a masterclass in balance, restraint, and quiet confidence. No sugar tricks. No shortcuts. Just time, wood, and patience doing their work.

 Distilled in 2009 and aged for 12 tropical years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-Madeira casks, this rum carries depth without heaviness and structure without stiffness. It arrives honest, expressive, and unapologetically grown.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Toasted oak, dried apricot, orange peel, vanilla bean, and a faint coastal salinity

Palate: Rich but composed. Caramelized sugar, baked apple, nutmeg, cocoa nib, and gentle tannin from the Madeira cask influence

Finish: Long, dry, and elegant with lingering spice, oak polish, and a whisper of citrus oil

 Why It Belongs on Your Shelf

• A benchmark bottle from the revered Exceptional Cask Series
• No additives, no sweetening, no filtration games
• Shows how Barbados rum can rival fine bourbon and aged Scotch in complexity
• A favorite among collectors who appreciate discipline over flash

How to Enjoy

Start neat. Let it breathe. A single large ice cube is acceptable if you’re feeling generous with time. Cocktails are technically possible, but this one prefers a quiet room and a proper glass.

Food Pairing

•  Aged cheddar or Comté
• Almond tart or Madeira cake
• Dark chocolate with orange zest

 ABV: 60% (cask strength)

Origin: Barbados

Style: Traditional Bajan rum, fully tropically aged

 This isn’t a rum that shouts. It leans in, lowers its voice, and lets experience do the talking.