Aroma visualization from community tastings
Foursquare ECS XXV Equipoise 2009
Tell me when it gets cheaper
Tell me when it's back in stock
Price alert in the RumX app
Open in the app
Got the app? Open this bottle
Opens this rum in the RumX app
Most people agree this is a good Foursquare, but the recurring gripe is that it doesn't break away from the pack — the Calvados finish barely shows, and several tasters landed on "you've tried a few, you've had them all." What's in the glass: vanilla, caramel, roasted oak, coconut and a lot of baking spice, with orange zest that a few say sets it apart. Hot and heavily spiced at 61%.
The community says- Classic FS profile
- Warm oak & vanilla
- But: Very spicy/oaky
Offers & prices
View price history
Secure payment Sold by Inn-out-shop Returns & cancellation
- Secure payment. You pay via RumX with PayPal, Klarna or card. Your payment data is encrypted and we never store your full card details.
- Clear seller. Sold and shipped directly by the partner shop. And you're never on your own: RumX handles support and communication with the shop, so you always get excellent service, whichever shop you order from.
- Honest shop ratings. The stars show your service experience with the shop, not the rum score. They come from RumX users, and critical ones stay visible.
- Returns & cancellation. Your purchase contract is with the shop, so returns and cancellations run through them under their own policy and your statutory rights. If anything goes wrong, RumX helps you sort it out.
10 more payment methodsLive auctions
Buy Foursquare ECS XXV Equipoise 2009:
Compare all 7 shop offers
Prices & availability last updated on
Every partner shop pays us the same commission rate. The order is set by price alone. How we rank
We show the offers that deliver to your country, the cheapest including shipping first. The “Top Shop” label does not change the order, and no shop can buy a better place.
Offers & prices
No shop currently delivers to Germany.
Foursquare ECS XXV Equipoise 2009 at live auctions
Lots running at our partner auction houses, the one ending first on top. A bid is not a final price: the house sets the buyer's premium, shipping and any customs duty.
All live auctions and the auction calendar ›The look inside the bottle
How does Foursquare ECS XXV Equipoise 2009 taste?
Summarized by AI from community reviews.
Classic oaky, spicy Foursquare — but familiar A well-made 14-year Foursquare with the classic markers, but many feel it's very oaky, spice-heavy, and doesn't stand out from the rest of the ECS range. The Calvados cask is largely invisible.
Aroma profileFoursquare fans who want an oaky, spicy 14-year sipper
People wanting a clear Calvados finish or something new from FS
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
Full aroma profile Aroma families · nose & palate · top aromas
Relative to this rum's strongest aroma family
38 of 92 left detailed tasting impressions · Click an aroma to explore similar rums
Which glass for which rum? The community guide ›
Recommendation
Your next rum
Each with how it differs from this rum.
Gifting rum? 3 questions to the right bottle
Rated better
Velier Royal Navy Tiger Shark
8.7/10149.45 €
Milder
Foursquare Private Cask Selection (Warehouse #1)
8.1/10
Similar rating, cheaper
Foursquare ECS XXIV 2011
8.4/1094.90 €
Nothing for you?
4 more similar rums ›
First choice: 35 of 51 tasters who tried both prefer it.
What does the community say?
92 community reviews
34 selected write-ups on this page, all of them in the RumX app
Top 23% of Barbados rums
Rate it in the app
Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful positive review
#5007 29.12.2024 Relaxing while watching "The Colour Purple". Nose Light wood, light roasted, faint apple, light cinnamon, spice, light orange, light ginger, dried fruit, faint chocolate. Palate Round, balanced, light wood, light roasted, dried fruit, light apple, light coconut, faint caramel, light chocolate. Finish Medium to long, light wood, light nutts, light coconut, light orange, light chocolate. The empty glass has light tea, berries and faint licorice.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Most helpful mixed review
... Foursquare is a distiller from Barbados producing amazing rums for everyday sipping. It's a rum that will be appreciated especially by rum drinkers who are fed up with sugar and looking for a smooth, sweet rum full of coconut, vanilla, chocolate and caramel. Just pleasant and not aggressive flavours.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
A complex, soft and welcoming Rum 👍🏻
Review by LukaŽiga
8,5:On the nose, tons of roasted wood notes like roasted nuts, Cola, dark chocolate, leather, spicy with baking spices, fruits like coconut, orange peel and dried fruits, tobacco, bump into our nosetrils. On aeration, the expression of notes is on sweet side, especially with caramel, confectionery, cocoa, dried apricots, prunes and dates, complemented with baked apple and walnuts, perhaps popcorn. 8,7:On the palate, the attack is partly fruity with dried apricots, raisins, coconut and orange peel, partly with syrupy roasted wood notes like caramel, dark chocolate, spicy with baking spices, especially cinnamon, then black pepper. When well rested, the brown sugar is caramelized, a strong orange is out, calvados finish is obvious with apples, the molasses is herbaceous, dark with black tea, some eucalyptus is present, as leather and vanilla. 8,6:The finish is long, dry, slightly tannic, the molasses is mineral, flowery, earthy with tobacco, fresh with eucalyptus, pairing dried fruits, orange, coconut, candied fruits and apple, perhaps berries and tons of roasted wood notes with cocoa, coffee, pastry, biscuits, crème brûlée, toffee, leather spicy with clove, pepper. Edit:28.11.25
Review by Beancheese
A nice new offering from Foursquare. This one is quite nice on the nose: chocolate, wood, cola, deep fruit notes, syrup, vanilla, spice - this one has lots of deep sweet smells. The palate is heavy on spice, barrel and prominent raisin, with some roasted and brown sugar notes. Nice body to this one too. I feel like in the recent past I would have maybe scored this a little higher but I think I find it harder to feel wowed by Foursquare these days. That said, this also does not disappoint in any way - they rarely ever do.
Review by zabo
In a brief comparison test of the Foursquare Equipoise and the Foursquare Empery. As expected, both are at the usual high level. Overall, though, neither really stands out above the rest. By now, even though I really appreciate Foursquare, my conclusion would be: once you've tried one, you've tried them all.
Review by Basti
Tasted blind with some other Foursquare bottlings. I would have expected to be able to taste the Calvados finish in some form. However, this completely passed me by. All in all, a good Foursquare, but one that doesn't stand out from the other ECS releases.
Review by Eric Frechin
On the nose, there's a pleasant scent of green apple. The alcohol is discreet. It's woody with a bit of brown sugar. On the palate: it's incredibly smooth, without the slight astringency sometimes found in Foursquare. We're on caramel, a light pepperiness, an old slightly damp barrel, very subtle touches of apples. The finish is quite average and sweet with wood and caramel. In conclusion, pleasant and easy to drink, but not a purchase priority either.
Review by Johannes
Typical Foursquare profile without frills.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Another delicious Foursquare, but here in particular I would have expected more from the Calvados finish, especially as Calvados is normally quite dominant. I therefore think it is more in line with the other good Foursquares without standing out too much.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Good Foursquare as always but the problem for me is that FS favour profile is very narrow and it never really suprises or drift very far from the standard flavours. Same with this. Calvados is nice but also not present enough imo. Once you've tried a few you've had em all.
Review by Schnubbii
Already a great color in the glass, quite dark. The typical Foursquare profile on the nose, but behind it a subtle hint of orange zest and a hint of the barrel. Very harmonious. Also very round and balanced on the palate, with the typical aromas of longer matured Foursquare ECS such as vanilla, clove and also some wood, but for me this is the first Foursquare in which I can also clearly find orange or orange zest. The finish is then medium long and slowly fades out with clove and orange zest. As expected, this Foursquare ECS doesn't reinvent Barbados rum either (you buy Foursquare, you get Foursquare - surprise!), but the orange zest makes it stand out clearly enough for my taste from the other Foursquare bottlings I know. Nobiliary, Sovereignty, now the Equipoise, I'm beginning to get the impression that you can hardly go wrong with the 14y Foursquare. I think I definitely need another bottle here and I'm curious to see how it develops over time in the air, then perhaps a better rating is possible.
Review by Julien Ries
A typical Foursquare nose: vanilla, caramel, candied tropical fruit and coconut powder. The Calvados cask leaves notes of tangier fruit. The palate is much fatter than the other Foursquares I've tasted so far. The alcohol is very present and warms well for the 61° announced. Again, lots of coconut, burnt sugar and a hint of vanilla. Less oaky than other bottles. The finish is very long and pleasant.
Review by abaker-rum
Complex evolving rum, the rum starts hot as expected with the 122 proof, but it evolves to oak and vanilla, then finishes with a toffee and butter note that is quite pleasant. Spice is prevelant through the tasting experience. I really enjoyed this rum as my first ECS Foursquare rum.
Review by Tim
By no means just a good rum, but unfortunately this rum lacks a unique selling point. Calvados? I have no idea whether this has enhanced the character of this rum. Nevertheless, harmonious and round with a woody and chocolaty nose.
Review by TheJona'Spirits
👃 Typical Foursquare. Vanilla caramel, American oak barrel staves, crème brûlée evolving towards cola aroma, cooking spices (cinnamon, white pepper), toasted coconut, cocoa and peppermint. Light dried fruits and citrus (candied orange). A bit of wood varnish and a slight herbal veil. The alcohol is present and lively on the nose. 😋 We take the same and start again; warm caramel, spices, Bourbon wood, rich vanilla, dried fruits, coconut, citrus. We find the herbal aspect, cigar tobacco, dried mint, a bit of polish products too. An intense and concentrated mouth. The alcohol is still quite present without being disturbing. ⛳ Long, warm, very spicy. Red pepper, red chili, clove, cooking spice blend, burnt wood, candied orange zest, menthol freshness that sticks to the palate for a long time. 💡 A Foursquare that looks like a Foursquare, where the Calvados cask finish doesn't add much more than the classic distillery markers. 🏅 It is in the average of the ECS. Which is already very good. It's just that it doesn't have that little extra to be among the best.
Review by Mirco
Rum Club Switzerland Tasting Set. Thanks Denis for organizing. Solid Foursquare with a lot of calm and balance. On the nose vanilla, wood, a bit of coconut and a fine spice. On the palate dry and smooth with oak, caramel and some dark fruit. Not spectacular, but nicely rounded and cleanly made.
Review by Piotr Ignasiak
Quite nice expression, a bit spicy for my tasting, but all the right FS notes are there.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Great Foursquare tasting, part II (30.09.2026)
Review by Florent Apl
This is a good Foursquare, but for me it's a classic. I don't get the Calvados influence, but I get all the classic distillery markers. I think I'd put it on the same level as the ECS 2011; it's not exceptional and lacks complexity, but it's still enjoyable.
Review by Jack M
Tasted at the UK RumFest, and not a fully in depth tasting - overall impression was that it was good but not one of the strongest of the ECS range. I tasted the Magisterium alongside it and felt that to be better. The guys on the Foursquare stand were really knowledgeable and welcoming. I also got to meet Richard Seale later in the day too as he staed around after his masterclass.
Review by Tomas Hajlich
The first Foursquare after calvados. It's an interesting combination. You can recognize the typical FQ in the aroma and taste but... I don't feel the typical sweetness of FQ, instead a dry fruity finish. I need to have more of this because I poured myself some Sovereignty before and this is completely different. Nevertheless, a very good FQ!
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
The nose is magnificent on FS markers but with a slight menthol, a bit of tea. The palate is well below the nose, it lacks indulgence and is a bit astringent, with chocolate, tobacco, and some chili hitting the mouth. Not an exceptional FS.
Review by Ayc
Nothing surprising at first glance. A little alcoholic, but accompanied by a light solvent that I like on certain foursquare. After a few minutes of opening, the praline arrives, accompanied by subtle red fruit and orange zest. The solvent is gone :( . On the palate, there's nothing new under the sun either. But it's good, it's greedy, the woodiness is present without being overpowering. a lovely texture, the alcohol is not too badly integrated. Blind, it's impossible to tell that it's been converted to calva, but I have the impression that this has added some fruit, a little peach perhaps. Without revisiting the style, it's a good spi. Foursquare does foursquare.
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose it is well rounded with mild oak, spice, coconut, raisin, brown sugar and caramel. Taste reveals a whole lot going on… a slight sweetness with spice and oak and tingle and a little chest warmth. Finish is long with spice and oak trailing with a little tounge tingle. This is a very interesting and exciting rum. Not meant for pour large quantities… enjoy in small amounts. You don’t notice the alcohol level. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose
Review by MarkF
I drank it after Magisterium and in the nose I felt more fruit (cherries), but otherwise obviously classic FS. On the palate more pronounced, stronger, spicy, sharper (compared also with the vintages 2008, 2009). Longer finish, calvados for me rather not.
Review by Peter Sjoroos
Very nice and something a little bit new from Foursquare.
Review by ThatCubanRumGuy
Excellent foursquare rum. Round and smooth finish. On the nose I get orange and chocolate, and light hints of wood. On the palate Rounded, with a combination of leather, chocolate and hints of wood. Long finish with nuts, chocolate and wood. Very flavorful, reminds me of the Mount Gay XO finish. Overall very good
Review by Kasper
Rom fest 2/11/24 Macy. Very spicy with a rounded, slightly bitter vegetal or mineral taste. Medium length. Very good. Complexity 3 of 5. Score 8
Review by Kieron Wood
Tasted at UK Rumfest 2024
Review by Michal Jurka
Rum Nation and Rum Shark tasting 2024 Special guest
Review by Big Greasy Daddy
This is an excellent rum and I very much appreciate it, although there are other styles I like better. The distillate is fairly tame, although holds up to the aging, with most of the flavor coming from the oak barrels. And to some degree it’s just too oaky for me. Having said this, it’s a steel compared to most high end bourbons.
Review by Bowel Emptier
Seriously oaky rum. It’s clearly a very high quality rum, but personally I found the flavor to be a little on the harsher side. It was shockingly spicy, but it is clearly intentional and will make some people very happy.
Review by Henry Davies
Great light nose, orange peel and caramel with some icing sugar. Really woody start of the mouth, with barrel, oak and some cloves and spice. Finish is medium long but mainly brings the continuation of woody spice and a bit of pepper. It’s a spice heavy machine, fine but lacks the poise and complexity of many other Foursquare rums
No reviews match this filter.
Expert reviews
Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by The Secret Rum Bar
Read full review ›
Community shelf
192 bottles logged by 138 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
13% opened, 6 emptied.
What does Foursquare ECS XXV Equipoise 2009 cost?
Community paid 100–160 €.
Current best price: 119.00 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 123 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
+5 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
192 purchased · 97 tasted · 48 wishlist · as of
Details about Foursquare ECS XXV Equipoise 2009
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, distilled by Foursquare, at 61%.
Read on in the RumX Guide
You may also enjoy
Rum enthusiasts who like this rum have also given the following rums high ratings:
Foursquare ECS XXVI Magisterium 2008
Foursquare ECS XXII Touchstone 2008
Foursquare ECS XIX Sovereignty 2007
Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2023)
Never miss a price drop.
Set a target price in the app, and we'll let you know as soon as the rum becomes available at that price from one of our partner stores. This works for any rum on your wish list.
Oliver · FounderBy rum lovers, for rum lovers
I'm Oliver, and RumX began in 2018 as a small passion project in Stuttgart, back then under the name Rum Tasting Notes.
Oliver, Stuttgart
About RumX ›YouTube channel (German, English subtitles)
