Foursquare ECS XXI 2010

Much milder than the direct predecessor from 2009. Thanks to the very pronounced sweetness pleasantly uncomplicated to drink, significantly less spiciness than other bottlings of the Foursquare distillery. The profile holds few surprises, but quality definitely cannot be denied. Could turn out to be a real PLV hit - if the issue price should remain with us a little longer.

Overall a rather soft rum, despite the 60%, which can’t disappoint anyone that likes Barbados rum. We were some friends teaming up at Cane Rum Society in Stockholm to celebrate Foursquare Appreciation Day. We started up with tasting of the four different ones seen at the added photo under lead of our friend the Swedish importer Lars Renbjer. The third out was the 2010 (ECS XXI), a Single Blended Rum at cask strength (60%) consisting of pot still as well as column still rums aged in ex-Bourbon American oak casks. Picture: The four Foursquares included at the tasting at Cane Rum Society in Stockholm.

Edit Edit: had it in the glass again today as a mixer for me easy ColaMixer, but wife says BountyCola, great comment. Too often spoiled with Caronis and Demerara. It's her own fault she doesn't like it anymore 😅 Thanks to Chris2302 for getting it cheap at the last fair for 83€ better than the Doorly's Edit: 10.05.24 Tasted it again today against the ECS 2011. Therefore corrected downwards because I like the 2011 with its creaminess better. Another solid Foursquare and at a normal price, not like the ESC at utopian prices. Also recommended as a mixer for CubaLibre. Very drinkable and now also available at reasonably moderate prices.

Another high quality bottling out of the „vintage“ ECS range at a very good price point. Delivers the classic Foursquate notes at a high ABV (ie high intensity), providing a nice sipping experience. Side-by-side with the 2011 ECS, this one has more glue-y notes on the nose alongside the classic FS profile. Similar in the palate: more punch versus the 2011, ie a bit less balance and a little more demanding.

29.11.2025 Retastings and I still like it. ------------ This sample arrived today so I just had to give it a go right away 😊 This is a really nice release and it's warmer in the palate than its predecessors. Fruity and well balanced and true to its origin. Price to quality is very good.

A delicious ecs release from Foursquare! A great nose. On the palate it's quite sweet in a nice way, lots of fruits and vanilla. Amazingly well integrated and balanced, it's all too easy to drink! Gets better as it sits in the glass. not massively complex but still an absolute hit for me. Shortish finish (which is a good thing in this case, just means I have to drink more😁) I love Foursquare's consistent quality when it comes to their ecs series. I have revised this rating after comparing it directly with the 2011

A very good foursquare gourmand, toasted and fruity, another successful ecs

Very very dark foursquare profile. On the nose a bit austere and intense after fresh lacquer color, taste then all the more beautiful: dark roasted coconut chips, cocoa, overripe banana, strong and cappuccino and very strong roasted flavors. Alcohol top integrated. Very coherent. Pleases better and better the longer you spend with him. Only the finish is unfortunately a bit short...

8,8:On the nose the aroma delivers notes of vanilla, pineapple, rock fruit, sweet mango, funkiness and ripe bananas front and center. At the midpoint anise, black cherry and orange zest. As these notes fade, a light note of acetone drifts in along with black pepper and graphite mineral notes. 8,7:Like the aroma, the caramelized vanilla leads the way with a warm, dry entry. Fruit and spice notes hit the palate fast and it takes a little while to decipher everything coming at the palate. Flavor notes of peach, banana flambe, plums and grilled pineapple are found.Spice notes arrive at mid-palate, releasing black pepper, cloves, anise, cinnamon, baking spices and quite strong alcohol. 8,8:As the flavors fade, the pepper lingers a bit and the oak tannins really come out to play in a long, warm end. Foursquare at its best... Very memorable.👌...

It needs at least half an hour's rest in the glass to express its aromas, especially when the bottle is opened. The nose is strongly marked by coconut, but there's also vanilla, an elegant woodiness and a touch of bourbon. On the palate, the coconut is so pronounced that you can almost feel it crunching under your teeth. Astonishing! Caramel replaces the vanilla on the nose, adding even more deliciousness. But the wood and bourbon give enough bitterness to balance this rum on the finish. A great success!

Dried fruits,candied ginger, caramel, cinnamon, vanillasauce, baked apple, sweet, quite some chocolate and coffee. There is tar some prunes. Finish is medium with a lot of mandarin and cardboard. Very nice Bottle, I got 2 of them at 85 euros. Great value. It’s behind the 2009 for me personally, but I guess that’s just preference.

Heck of a rum and so glad I was able to sample this at Sweet Liberty bar on South Beach, Miami. Nice balance of wood, coconut, tropical fruits, warm spice on both the nose and palate and dangerously sippable. Finishing the evening with this and Hampden Great House 2020 back-to-back was quite a treat.

Solid rum, probably not quite as brilliant and intense as the 2008 or 2009. Who gets the Foursquare bottlings at the issue price, should strike, because you can not do much wrong here.

Amazingly good Foursquare where the tropical ripening comes out well!

Typical ECS 20xx. One of the better from this series, it just then always the same. Impressive consistency in taste and quality