Review #920; Rum #281: Foursquare Patrimonio 14yr (2004)

Foursquare Patrimonio

This is a bottling collaboration done between Velier, that famous “dependent bottler” as they state from Italy and Foursquare that famous Barbados Rum distillery headed up by Richard Seale. This is a blend of Pot and Column still rums from Foursquare that was distilled in 2004, aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks till 2019 (14 years) then bottled at a high proof with no additives. There were only 6,000 bottles of this released. Note that 10 years of the ageing was ex-bourbon, then 4 years in ex-sherry.

ABV: 58%

Nose: Toasted Coconut, Raspberry, Crème Brulee, Orange Peel, Raisin, faint Sulphur

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Toasted Coconut, Orange Peel Raspberry, Dark Chocolate

Finish: Medium length finish, Toasted Coconut, Raisins, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, Vanilla Cream, faint Sulphur

Rating: 7/10

Another great offering from Foursquare as expected. My last experience with sherried foursquare as not quite was good as I thought the Sulphur took over, but here it is a nice weird accent that helps along the overall profile. The savory bites of black tea, dark chocolate, pair well with this strong raspberry and crème brulee note. It is quite a good rum which is no surprise given Foursquare’s track record with me.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect