FOURSQUARE Covenant ECS' XXIII Mark, 58% ABV

Foursquare Rum Distillery, located in Barbados, is one of the most esteemed rum producers in the world. Founded in 1996 by Richard Seale, it combines traditional techniques with innovative practices to craft exceptional rums. The distillery is known for its meticulous attention to detail, using both pot and column stills, and aging its rums in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon and ex-sherry barrels. Foursquare produces a range of rums, from unaged to well-aged expressions, each known for their complexity and depth of flavor. The distillery emphasizes authenticity and transparency, often releasing rums with detailed information about their production and aging processes.

The oldest official release from Foursquare Rum Distillery to date, this is an 18-year Aged Single Blended Rum, consisting of both Artisanal Pot and Traditional Twin Column Coffey distilled molasses rums.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dried fruits, earthy notes, followed by ripe pineapple and mango.

Palate: Savory notes of raisins, toffee, and salted notes that evolve into orange and mango

Finish: Warm and persistent, with black pepper, bitter coffee, and dark chocolate notes. 

Key Information

Serving Suggestions

First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let it settle down for 5-10 minutes at least.

Help yourself to a 'warm up dram' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the spirit, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!