R.L. Seale's Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export Proof

Review by Stefan Persson

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Stefan Persson

Dec 2024680 reviewsSweden

8.9/10

This 10yo rum from Mr. Richard Seale is in my opinion one of the most iconic products from Foursquare with its cult, pirate styled, bottle. First it appeared in a 43% version and then came this so called export proof version at 46%. Nowadays there’s also a 12yo version, but unfortunately not for sale in the EU. Hopefully I can get one when I will visit Barbados in the near future. It’s as many Foursquare releases a blend of column- and pot still rum that’s aged for minimum 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels. The nose is very pleasant, spicy, sweet and woody with scents of vanilla, chocolate, cocoa and notes of caramel, oak, nutmeg and bourbon. At the palate it’s balanced, complex, fruity, spicy, woody with a slight dryness and flavors of vanilla, nutmeg, allspice, chocolate, cocoa, black currant and some hints of coconut and oak. The finish is rather long, nutty, spicy and dry with flavors of almonds and cinnamon. Overall a complex rum without being too demanding, a real classic Bajan rum.

Review by Jean Louisss

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Jean Louisss

Jun 2022102 reviewsFrance

4.2/10

A little disappointing... I was expecting a complex and typical rum of the Barbados. In reality its notes are closer to a Hispanic and it is rather light aromatically. A turnip

Review by Rumpalumpa

Rumpalumpa

Aug 2023282 reviewsGermany

7.5/10

Classic Barbados rum with strong barrel notes. The nose does not reveal too much, but on the palate a lot of caramel and toffee. Long finish. Beautiful drop but less complex than expected

Review by Godspeed

Godspeed

Nov 2022197 reviews

7.7/10

My new cocktail bajan and it’s a very solid one. Medium-bodied and a 46% that is well integrated. The attack almost seems like it will veer the taste towards light at first but the mid-palate saves it in a big way with some good foursquare yumminess that makes it quite delicious rather than boring or one-dimensional (something that can not be assumed at this price point). Absolutely good enough to keep around as an everyday sipper and I look forward to trying it in the corn n’oil, colonel beach’s plantation punch, and the jump up and kiss me. PS. Bonus points for a great bottle with a metal seal.

Review by Timo Groeger

Timo Groeger

Oct 20251,875 reviewsGermany

7.7/10

Drittletzter für heute ein Foursquare. Wieder fwhlen mir hier die Prozente. Ansonsten eigentlich recht lecker. Leichte Süße, vor allem Karamell, Vanille und Schokolade. Außerdem Holz und Würze, sowie Frucht am Gaumen.

Review by LukaŽiga

LukaŽiga

Feb 2025801 reviewsGermany

8.0/10

8,1:On the nose, it is balanced, the different aromas complementing each other beautifully. Raisins, honey, banana, an intense peach, a fine woodiness as well as light notes of orange make up its profile. The whole thing is dry. 8:On the palate the balance is also present since the alcohol is well dosed. Orange, peach dominate here and light notes of banana, coconut, caramel, tobacco appear. Smooth it is. 8:The finish is relatively long. It is wooded, fruity and dry (increasingly so). After a moment, light tobacco notes appear.

Review by Renato

Renato

Jun 2022145 reviews

7.3/10

The nose is Hispanic.The palate is woody and toasty.The finish is dark.The whole is rather wise.A bit disappointing considering the signature of Foursquare, apart from the coconut present from beginning to end.

Review by Vincent D

Vincent D

Mar 2025652 reviewsFrance

7.6/10

Goûté ce jour en festival. Je pensais que ce rhum était un énième rhum sucré et coloré. Ce n'est pas le cas, on retrouve bien la trame Barbade et la présence de notes boisées apportées par le fut est agréable. Sympa pour débuter.