Foursquare 2010 Exceptional Cask Selection XXI 12-Year

Yeah, at 60% ABV this packs quite a punch in both burn and flavor. A supercharged version of Doorly's 12yr, but better. Straight up its a bit too powerful for my taste, but I still sip it that way sometimes. I've experimented with a little water, and that strikes a better balance of flavor without burning your taste buds like a hot spicy pepper. My first experience with overproof rum, so I'm still on the learning curve of how to best enjoy this one, but I like it.

Very rich and complex on the nose and palate. Just the right molasses syrup sweetness balanced with nice spices. Very enjoyable from beginning to end, even though I'm not normally a rum drinker. Priced at $90 -- it was worth it. I wouldn't pay more for it though.

Oaky, vanilla, punchy, but well rounded. Good to sip alone or with ice

It's ridiculously smooth considering its high octane. There's definitely a very heavy whiskey presence to it. It's semi-sweet and warm but there's no burn. It smells great, tastes great and it is all around pretty amazing. It's definitely worth the price of admission!

Smoother version of 2008 tasted them back to back and this has less burn. Caramel notes with peppery burn

Great tropical nose and taste with long aftertaste.

Nice rum, little dryer with a bite. On the nose you get the bright fruits and the alcohol aroma. Tastes short and dry but a long bite. Light and sweet. Little bit of taste is lost in the bite, but not much. Notes of darker fruit are in the finish as well as brown sugar.

Co napsat k rumy, který je pořád skoro stejný?
Prostě chutná, osobně řadím Foursquare k rumům, které prostě chutnají.
Některý o něco více, některý malinko méně, ale pořád chutná.
Připomíná mi 2008, ale tu jsem dlouho neměl, musím udělat přímé srovnání. ;-)

Is this the best “year” yet? Possibly yes, if not then a close second to the 2008. One to stock up on methinks!

Really nice release. Seems heavier than most of their others, probably high on the pot still portion. Not over oaked.