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"An den Sassafras muss man sich etwas rantasten," one member puts it — give it 30-45 minutes and it opens up. The 11 years in Cognac casks push dried apricot, prune and coconut over the classic Foursquare frame of vanilla, caramel and dark chocolate. At 61% it runs big and woody, with charred oak and spice on a long finish. Divisive: adored by many, "too much wood" for some.
The community says- Cognac-cask depth
- Dried fruit, coconut
- Keep in mind: Very woody
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How does Velier Foursquare Sassafras 2006 taste?
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Big, woody Cognac-cask Foursquare sipper Most rate it near the top of the Velier Foursquares — rich, spicy and Cognac-marked. The recurring catch: heavy oak and heat that need patience, and it doesn't quite match the hype for everyone.
Aroma profileFoursquare fans who like dark, woody, Cognac-influenced sippers
Anyone who dislikes heavy oak or higher ABV heat
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Review by cigares
Most helpful positive review
Equal parts varnish and tropical fruit, giving the nose a sense of balance. Lively and elegant, it reconciles opposites. A slight acetone gives it depth. On the palate, great elegance with mellow aromas. A vibrant, complex palate with noble bitters that give the rum character. The finish is long, and as soon as it's finished, you want to pour yourself another glass. The empty glass reveals a hint of dirt, as with the 2009. A very fine Foursquare, lively, elegant and deep.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Most helpful mixed review
Foursquare is a distillery from Barbados producing amazing rums for everyday sipping. It's a rum especially appreciated by rum lovers who are fed up with sugar and are looking for a smooth, sweet rum full of coconut, vanilla, chocolate, and caramel. Simply pleasant and not aggressive flavors.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Foursquare has done it again. A nice intense and complex rum for those who like good rum. Wow. The nose is wonderful once rested for 15-20 minuttes. Then you're almost overwhelmed by a nice bouquet of fruit and spices. In the back i find coconut and some charred wood. The palate doesn't disappoint considering the wonderful nose. Natural sweet, lightly dry. Intense, balanced and complex all in one go..... Then you have fruit and spices followed by caramel and charred wood. The finish is very long and has plum and vanilla finishing with charred wood. Retasting today confirms it's a winner.
Review by Oliver
Personally, too much wood and somewhat unbalanced.
Review by DomM
Velier FS (+ a fee spected other contenders) blind cross tasting: Honestly, the results here were very close. The Belier bottlings display a very high quality thourgout the range. Triptych and Pleni came out on top for me closely followed by Destino. I was somewhat surprised, that Sassafras and 2006 came out rather at the bottom, while I enjoyed both very much on their own. Raconteur also quite low in the ranking with Principia clearly at the bottom.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Exciting tasting. And overall also very tasty, although for me not quite as tasty as viellicht the reputation of the Foursquare / Velier bottlings is. With the Triptych, the wood influence was much too dominant for me. Positive memories of children's chocolate came through. With the Patrimonio, associations on the nose of Indian korma and watermelon. But sharp and dry. Principa I found very awesome at first. Nice fruit components but still FS DNA. But on the finish, the alcohol is too biting. Sassafras pleases me well, but is clearly woody. Plenipotenzario stands out for me with complexity. Very cool. But the clear winner is the Destino. Fruity, harmonious, complex and very tasty! From my memory also a tick better than the 2006. Whether he is worth the money that you have to take today to hand, however, I doubt.
Review by Johannes
Amazingly good Foursquare!
Review by zabo
For the big crosstasting of the Velier bottlings, the Swell and the Barbados 2006 Flag Series also sneaked in. Unfortunately, it has not yet been possible to get a sample of the 70th. In general, it can be said that there were no big differences on the nose when tasting blind. However, differences are noticeable in the taste itself. In my opinion, three clearly stand out and form by far the bottom of the list. Franconian Tasting Gang Unfortunately a bit disappointing, especially after having had the 2006 in the glass. Thanks @Flo1977 for walking 27.5m home to get it especially. But something is off with it, either it was open too long or it's just not that good after all.
Review by Benoit Mahe
A good Foursquare as we like them. The finish is of a superb greediness. A lot of pleasure but the woody and spicy flavors don't make it sickening. On the other hand the alcohol could be better integrated.
Review by Leo Krüper
Extremely pleasant, broad Cognac FS. I really like it and it definitely has the greatest all-rounder potential. Also suitable for beginners.
Review by Giorgio Garotti
A foursquare masterpiece!
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Basically a solid Foursquare with a pleasant aroma. The cognac aging or finish adds extra wood aromas and tannins. The alcohol could be a bit better integrated. Otherwise, you get a great aroma of roasted hazelnuts, burnt sugar, and oak wood, as well as dark chocolate and charred leather. Overall, it could be much more balanced though.
Review by LukaŽiga
8,7:On the nose, the first impression we get is mostly woody with roasted notes like nuts, caramel, spices as cinnamon and some coconut. A molasses is vegetal, we scent a glue. On aeration, it becomes more interesting with burnt sugar, caramelized, dried fruits like apricots, raisins, citrus, there are tobacco and black tea, pleasantly balancing the notes. 9:On the palate, the attack is delicious with charred wood notes like caramel, nuts, pastry and tasty with dried fruits as on the nose, toasted coconut and citrus. It is very round and full-bodied. Resting brings some dirty notes, smokiness, bacon, baking spices and ripe mango. 8,9:The finish is long, dry and also tasty with charred wood notes, hazelnut is quite strong, chocolate, some leather, vanilla joins and prunes, other notes remain as on the palate. Edit:26.7.25
Review by Lukas Jäger
So, now also VSGB No.1 opened and the much-noticed Sassafras in the glass. With Foursquare and especially Barbados in general, I could never get excited so far. However, the Sassafras convinces me with a quite multilayered and complex taste, which provides mainly dark and spicy notes. The 15 years and probably especially the 11 in the cognac barrel make themselves quite noticeable. All in all in really good, but for me not great rum. Nevertheless, my highlight so far from Barbados.
Review by Christoph H.
Foursquare, a distillery I've found to be just ok so far and for good reason compared to other distilleries. I can't say the same for this one. DDL sends its regards beautifully! Here it comes dangerously close to my favorite distillery already. Dried fruit, orange peel, glue, polish, sweet notes like caramel and nicely integrated wood. All this I also often find again in DDL, here, however, long not so pronounced and complex. The palate is incredibly drinkable, sweet, intense, with pleasant tannins and a slight bitterness. Really beautiful rum!
Review by TheRhumhoe
A real sure bet among the Foursquare wines bottled in recent years. The nose is full and greedy, with sweet, pastry notes (caramel, toffee), chocolate and a fruity roundness marked by dried and exotic fruits. The woodiness, marked by polish, and the spices bring a fine balance to a nose that gains in aroma and intensity with age. The attack on the palate is opulent, rich with spices and wood, balanced by notes of sugar, caramel and pastry. Chocolate, dried fruit and coconut add roundness. The alcohol is well integrated, but its warmth is somewhat noticeable on the palate. The finish is long and warm, with cooked caramel, toffee, sweet spices, chilli, toasted oak, dark chocolate and hazelnut. Dried fruit and coconut linger on the palate. A fine selection by Velier, well-structured and well worth the release price.
Review by Joachim Guger
Really nice Foursquare nose, unfortunately the alcohol stings neat.In the mouth then very spicy and much too woody.From the taste profile really great, but the quality is compromised by alcohol and neat wood.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
The best Foursquare I've ever had as a Foursquare skeptic. Very pleasing, especially on the palate, without this for me obtrusive typical Foursquare characteristics too much to emphasize. For me, therefore, also winner in direct comparison with the Principia often rated here on a par.Was very pleased to have made the acquaintance of this great rum. 👍
Review by Sebastian Kornett
Yes it is good! No it does not live up to the hype. He is more balanced in taste and finish by the 11 years Cognac fasst storage. More but also not. I'd rather buy two bottles of the ESC series. They make just as much fun.
Review by F.L.O.
My first high-priced rum from back in the day.... Typical Foursquare profile with developed roasted aromas, super integrated alcohol and delicious wood flavor. After many more Foursquares, it is still at the upper limit.
Review by Godspeed
Rankings of 6 Velier Foursquare from cross-tasting (sans 2006 & Destinos) 1. Pleni [Excellent deep foursquare profile that sets itself apart from the pack with a delectable tobacco note and a long pleasant finish] 2. Patrimonio [I love it. The most clearly Sherry-marked of them all and it’s just an ideal complex sipper. The finish cuts out slightly too early to make it top boy] 3. Triptych [intense, flavorful, and very solid but the profile is a little too molasses syrupy for my taste] 4. Raconteur [very good but just lacks a little bit of personality compared to the ones above. The finish is also noticeably shorter compared to the top 3.] 5. Sassa [great jumping attack out the gate but the slightly astringent aftertaste drags it down] 6. Principia [too sharp, alcohol less well integrated, still a more than fine rum of course] Kudos to Leo Tomczak for samplers
Review by Tim
Solid Foursquare with a rounded and fruity nose. No wild surprises, but that’s not necessary. Caramel, spices, smoke in the mouth, chocolate, wood, subtle fruit, and unmistakably nutty. Tasty and pleasant, but definitely a dry and sharp rum.
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
Tasted this a night in 2022 with good company. Extremely potent in the nose, where I got dried fruits, chocolate and a general fruity feel. In the notes it has citrus, a spicyness and oak-feel to it. Lingering aftertaste
Review by Rare Akuma
Had the opportunity to try a very small sample of this, so my review is based on an initial, rudimentary impression and a quick memorative comparison to similar profiles. On scoring I built in reasonable restraint in an attempt to not embellish, over- or understate the experience. Elegant profile that has superbly managed to layer the classic Foursquare richness with cognac influences creating something royal. Opens with dried fruits and coconut flakes, then harshly woody with a slight furniture varnish note. Full bodied, spicy and eventually intensely sweet with crème brûlée, crème fraîche, vanillapod and bresilienne. Ends in char and cinnamon-infused chocolate, followed by a remanifestation of cognac notes.
Review by mto75
tasted together with the Plenipotenziario. The Sassafras is aged 11 years cognac / 3 years bourbon barrel, the Plenipotenziario has spent its 12 years completely in bourbon barrel. On the nose I find the two very similar: vanilla, oak, dried fruit, likewise on the palate: burnt sugar, spice, tobacco, with a smoky finish. Both are really good, the Sassafras overall perhaps a little rounder, but for that there is the Plenipotenziario also still significantly cheaper to have.
Review by alex
It is very good. We feel a bit the watts, the alcohol could be better integrated. Very greedy, and complex. We find the usual markers of this distillery.
Review by Frank
Pleasant woody-spicy-fruity nose. Initially leather and cherry wood, then immediately fruity with cherry, coconut, a touch of orange and dried apricot. Slightly sulfuric and delicately vinegar. Soft, almost creamy toffee notes with honey sweetness. Back wood and vanilla with some nutmeg. Noticeably spicier and darker on the palate. Strong and full-bodied. Nutmeg, clove, plus some pepper. But also some vanilla, coconut, cherry and orange. Woody and nutty with a hint of marzipan. In the finish woody sweet, some cherry.He can what! The 11 years in the cognac barrel make the really strong!
Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
A very tempting nose! Typical foursquare notes. With a chocolate background. In the mouth it is more expressive! Very good and well marked. A nice selection ! A little bit of prunes on the finish.
Review by Martin Augustin
A very good representative from Barbados with typical notes. Overall very harmonious and round, yet also with a little more depth than the otherwise rather one-dimensional Barbados rum. In the nose slightly fruity after dried apricot, some wood and a lot of vanilla with light caramel. Vanilla and caramel are also found in the taste. The fruit is only slightly noticeable, but coconut and milk chocolate are more prominent. A really excellent daily sipper, but not a miracle of complexity.
Review by tojo
Sassafras is something you have to feel your way around. It has a nice nose. Taste-wise, a little airing does it good. Then spicy notes, vanilla, caramel and chocolate come through. 61% ABV he can not deny.
Review by Basti
The nose is quite restrained. Dried fruits in the form of raisins, chocolate, vanilla, spices, and tea. On the palate, a surprisingly perfumed start. Along with lightly floral notes, black tea, and plenty of wood and spices. Overall relatively cask-driven, slightly bitter. Good Foursquare, but for me, it doesn’t quite play at the top level.
Review by TheJackDrop
Nose: Grated coconut, almonds, a bit of alcohol like cognac, eau de vie, big wood & tannins (a bit too much). It feels a bit dry. Then with more aeration: brown sugar, caramel, muscovado sugar. More pleasant, but not that intense. Palate: more indulgent, coconut, dried fruits, spices, dark chocolate, light coffee. Then it intensifies on pepper and clove. Finish: very long, very spicy, cinnamon, and a bit of dark chocolate. A complex rum as often with Foursquare, and maybe a bit less crowd-pleasing than usual, but not unforgettable.
Review by Chris Copermans
Very balanced in the mouth, really tastefull. In the finish really dry, makes my mouth squeeze from dryness. Not my favorite feeling, but perfect with this rum.
Review by Thomas
Ingenious Foursquare. A little too much hype around this drop. Nice fruit, caramel and wood. Long finish. Simply beautiful.
Review by Righrum
An incredible rum, the cognac adds a lot to the profile. The nosing could last forever
Review by Jarek
Sweetness on the nose, fruity kick, dark chocolate finish, alcohol very pleasant.
Review by Roman Staroń
Very complex
Review by Christoph
For me a disappointment considering how highly praised this rum was, basically the whole series. I taste a lot of caramel, vanilla, marzipan, brown sugar. I look for defined fruit notes in vain. I can not really warm up to this Foursquare.
Review by Schnubbii
On the nose vanilla and cloves, with faint light fruits in the distance. On the palate really very round, very fine and balanced, definitely one of the roundest Foursquare with the best balance I've tried so far. A slight fruitiness comes through, but rather in the background and complements the rum nicely. This is a really great and rounded bottling that plays at the top for me.
Review by Mentalo
I haven't really liked most Foursquare rums so far. Sassafrass isn't one of them either, although you have to say they are quality rums. This one has definitely taken on more wood. Also coconut, spices, dried fruits again. The alcohol could have been a bit better integrated.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Foursquare just won't be my favorite distillery. It just lacks a bit of character for me. It's a round rum that's more on the woody side. Nice but not a rum I would buy.
Review by Simon Leroux
Foursquare is not a bad product, but it doesn't really stand out from the classic range.
Review by Double Barrel
I hope this one wil be even better than the 2006! Lot of wood and spices for the moment, a dark Foursquare with a huge concentration when just open. I have to wait another couple of monthes before coming back to it but i got a feeling that it will definitly be worth awaiting.
Review by Piotr Ignasiak
Quite spicy but in a good way, some mustiness. Alcohol could be a bit better integrated, but overall quite enjoyable.
Review by Stylo
Another great hit by Foursquare! Really enjoyable by anyone, thanks to its unadulterated sweetness (raisins, chocolate and maybe dried figs) with a wonderful kick of spices that balance all. Right now, I can only compare it with the Tryptich, which I find it just a pinch better. A steal for the original price (180ish €)..maybe overpriced for more than 230, but still a great piece!
Review by Mopar Rules
an intense and quite complex rum. The cask is present on the nose and palate and in excellent balance with the notes of dried plums and fruits. A hint of polish lingers around these fruity and wooden notes. If I recall my tasting of “The Last” Caroni, which is a wonderful rum, it’s not that far from this one. Today it’s 9.0
Review by Rumclub Latvia
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Expert review by The Auditor Reviews
Read full review ›This is certainly an excellent expression of rum from Barbados. You get the strong classic notes I associate with Foursquare, toasted coconut, dark chocolate, a touch of nutmeg. But, there is a bit of jammy fruits here as well that is a interesting and different. It’s powerful in its expression while still staying true to Richard Seale’s version of Barbados rum. One of the best Foursquares I’ve had and up to this point, the best Velier Forusquare I’ve tried.
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›Especially those lucky enough to be in mainland Europe. Quite what Brexit will mean for us in the UK - I'm not too sure. So I'm pleased I was given the chance to sample the first bottle which made it over here privately! Another exceptional Foursquare.
Expert review by The Dunder Hut
What a banger. A really nice sip of good cask integration, sweetnes and foursquare bourbon cask. This really wants to love you and you want to love it back. Easily the best foursquare velier when it came out
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583 bottles logged by 371 collectors.
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11% opened, 28 emptied.
What does Velier Foursquare Sassafras 2006 cost?
Community paid 160–272 €.
Current best price: 295.00 € – above the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 199 €. Price history with 68 auction results in RX+ ›
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Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
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Details about Velier Foursquare Sassafras 2006
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, bottled by Velier, at 61%.
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