Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXVI "Magisterium" 16 yr Rum

EXCEPTIONAL CASK SELECTION MARK XXVI "MAGISTERIUM"

A blend of three distinct 16 Year single blended rums, distilled in the copper double-retort pot still and the continuous twin column coffey still of Foursquare.

Two of the rums were double maturations, one aging 3 years in ex-bourbon casks, then 13 additional years in ex-oloroso sherry barrels- the other aging 9 years in ex-bourbon followed by 7 years in ex-oloroso sherry.

The last was a single blended rum matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks for 16 years.

All aging, blending, and bottling occurs entirely on-site at Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados.

Bottled at 58% ABV-116 Proof.

TASTING NOTES

Initial Impressions: Elegant and rich. A soft, yet complex full-palate experience with a lingering and enticing finish.

Aroma: Caramelized orange peel, unlit maduro cigar, toasted coconut, passion fruit, caramel, candied almonds and hazelnuts, and nougat, with a hint of cedar, sea breeze, and bell pepper.

Palate: Soft, elegant, and savory. Mid-draw cigar notes, rich and full across the palate, notes of hazelnut, dark cocoa, orange zest , s’mores - toasted leaning into lightly charred marshmallow. Lingering hints of fresh blueberry on the palate with a touch of hazelnut. An incredible sip from start to finish.