Doorly's - 12 years - 43%
The Foursquare Rum Distillery (as well as Heritage Park) is located in the south of the beautiful Barbados, an island renowned for the exceptional quality of its rums. This iconic distillery belongs to the prestigious Seale family, which holds more than five generations of expertise and know-how passed down since 1820. It is one of the oldest trading houses in Barbados, recognized for its historical heritage and commitment to rum excellence. At the time, Reginald Leon Seale, faced with Barbados' strict excise laws prohibiting the direct sale of rum to consumers, innovated by creating a distribution company in Bridgetown in the 1900s, thus giving birth to the renowned brand R. L. Seale. Between 1962 and 1993, the range was enriched with exceptional rums from ESA Field and Alleyne Arthur, including the famous Old Brigand, Taylor's Falernum, and Doorly's, which complete a varied and quality portfolio.
To optimize management and reputation, ESA Field and Old Brigand focused on the local market, where they enjoy strong popularity, while Doorly's established itself as the flagship export brand. In 1995, under the visionary leadership of Sir David Seale, the family acquired an old sugar factory with a historic building dating back to 1636, then in ruins, which was rehabilitated to become the Foursquare Distillery. Today, this modern distillery combines tradition and technology with a three-column still to produce light rums, as well as a state-of-the-art copper pot still for richer and more complex rums. All rums are distilled from fermented molasses in small batches (about 112 barrels per batch) and benefit from tropical aging in small American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels in huge open-walled warehouses, mostly sourced from a famous distillery located in Lynchburg, Tennessee. This method ensures a unique maturation and a highly refined aromatic palette.
The Doorly's 12 years, an emblematic product of the Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, is a harmonious blend of rums distilled both in traditional pot still and column still. It is aged mainly in Kentucky Bourbon barrels (90%) as well as in Madeira wine casks, bringing a perfect balance between roundness, depth, and aromatic complexity. This 43% alcohol rum reveals rich notes of caramel, vanilla, dried fruits, and soft spices, making it a must-have for premium rum lovers and connoisseurs.
