Foursquare 2008 Principia Velier 9-Year

This rum presents itself fairly dark in the glass, reminding me of deep amber, almost with a reddish hue. The nose is striking and quite clearly characterised by the sherry finish. Notes of red fruits, nuts, tobacco, oak and caramel is nicely defined. It's also a bit chalky with some zesty pineapple to keep it lively. It's really wonderfull, and can keep me intrigued for a long time.

The taste is big bodied and fills the mouth quickly. It's intense, especially the first sip, but I find it surprisingly sippable considering the 62%. It starts out with naturally sweet and thick, chewy caramel and nuts, slowly followed by the red fruity notes. The taste also shows a clear influence from the sherry finish with ripe rasp- and cranberries.
The finish is big and long with lingering sweet liquorice, spicy nutmeg and oak. It builds a nice heat in the chest and tingles the lips but feels integrated and balanced. This is spectacular and closing on a 10 (9.7).

Då har även min butelj kommit! Bort med folien fort fort, förväntningarna är återigen skyhöga av alla tidigare lovord och hyllningar.
Färgen och doften i glaset wow!😳 Lite vanilj, torkade frukter som plommon och russin, ekfat. Den höga procenten gör sig inte till känna, ljuvligt helt enkelt. Till och med min ej romdrickande fru tycker att det doftar blommor. 😁 Tar den första slurken och känner direkt en viss sötma som jag inte hade väntat mig. Bourbonfaten och sherryn tar för sig, mer torkad frukt. Den påminner mig mycket om Ron Esclavo Xo cask med en nertonad sötma och torrare avslut, vilken rom, fantastisk! Jaha vafan nu då?! Nu vill hon smaka också.😳😆
Måste tillägga att längden var fenomenal.
Principian landar alla gånger på pallplats.

Foursquare always deliver good quality rum.
With ABV 62 I think this is a bit too sharp on alcohol to the nose an taste. Don’t really feel it coming up from the glass, but let it breath for a while and it will turn out more pleasant. I feel coconut and heavy licorice notes. In overall a really interesting rum for the experienced drinker!

Nice and complex aroma, first taste is strong, you can feel the 62% but only warming, not burning. No added sugar, straight rum ih his best form! Long wooden aftertaste. Definitely must taste for experienced rum lovers.

The blend of flavors is there. Stone fruit, tobacco, chocolate, a wee bit of citrus. A fair amount of oak. Good not great, but Foursquare standards are higher than the rest. solid 8.5

Very enjoyable sipping rum. Tasting at Foursquare distillery.

The extra alcohol sneaks' up on you. But the flavor keeps you coming back for another sip.

Nose: Overripe peach, slight notes of sweet tobacco, anise, honey, toffee, molasses, some red apples even, plums, ginger
Taste: Heavy sherry influence for that age, molasses, cherries, plums, ginger, toffee, sweet tobacco, quite a lot of it, anise, velvety leather, camphor, saffron, chamonile
Finish: Dried cherries, tobacco, anise, camphor, ginger, eucalyptus, sweet, round, a bit dry, medium to long
Comment: Absolute beauty, velvety yet strong, perfect sherry influence, incredible sweet tobacco notes.

Winding down my Barbados rum adventure with a local Foursquare selected by Velier. Fabulous dark brown 62% experience. Need to let this puppy breath a little and open up. First sip splendid second hit a bit hard as most 60% + rum tend to dove for me neat. More in a minute third sip the sherry aging notes appear but still a bit overpowering from the strength and only 9 year aging. All in all it is an exceptional rum for anyone with a refined rum pallet but way to strong for beginners.

I think one small cube ice to tame it a bit might be best for most. This is how I drink most of my rums in Florida and the Caribbean.

on sent qu'il est un peu plus fort que les autres rhums mais si vous savez pas au départ ,vous pensez pas qu'il est a 62°.