To all these rum followers on the market, I promise we’re making an attempt to remain updated on our Foursquare protection, however working down samples of those uncommon rums is usually tough. Right now, we’re having a look at a recent-ish launch from January 2022. Isonomy is the twentieth launch within the Distinctive Cask Choice Collection, and it’s also the oldest rum but from the famed Bajan distillery, clocking in at an impressively mature 17-years-old. As is typical from Foursquare, this a single blended rum (each pot- and column-distilled) with no added sugar or flavorings. Let’s test it out.
These bottles seldom disappoint, and this newest providing is not any exception. Actually, it’s in all probability one of the best factor I’ve had but from Foursquare. The nostril is intense and wealthy with a closely caramelized sweetness showcasing notes of treacle, molasses, and brûléed sugar. On the similar time, it’s surprisingly recent with softer undertones of sunshine brown sugar that construct because it opens alongside toasted coconut, chocolate-covered cherry, and mild baking spice. It’s as engrossing an aroma as I’ve encountered in a rum; the odor I think about may fill Foursquare’s barrel storage in Barbados.
The palate is large, wealthy, and fantastically balanced. It’s additionally in all probability the simplest consuming overproof Foursquare I’ve encountered for the reason that 2005. The flavors aren’t as daring as different high-octane releases, just like the 2008, however there may be an unbelievable depth and complexity to this one which brings out a novel magnificence. Silky notes of brown butter, snickerdoodle, and sugary pralines give method to a syrupy, fruit cocktail of Bing cherry, pineapple, banana, and melon. A little bit of chocolate mint and vibrant citrus give a refreshing, ethereal dimension to such a deep, wealthy spirit. The end is warming and lengthy with oatmeal raisin cookies, candied pineapple, and spicy Mexican chocolate. Merely beautiful and a straightforward contender for our greatest rum of 2023. Even when it did hit cabinets final yr!
116 proof.
A / $150 / altamarbrands.com
Foursquare Mark XX “Isonomy” Single Blended Rum
$150
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