Foursquare - Summons - 14 years old - 62%
Located in Saint Philip, on the island of Barbados, the Foursquare Rum Distillery perpetuates exceptional expertise, combining the art of distillation with a double pot still and Coffey column still to create authentic, dry, refined, and entirely natural rums. The prestigious Exceptional Cask Selection collection showcases the most remarkable vintages, bottled at high proof, without coloring, added sugar, or chill filtration to preserve all the purity and intensity of the Barbadian style. Convocation, the 28th expression in this exceptional series, powerfully embodies the distillery's commitment to authenticity. Discover this essential gem, available at Clos des Spiritueux.
Foursquare Convocation is a remarkable single blended rum, the result of the meticulous blending of two rums, each aged for 14 years entirely in a tropical climate: one matured in bourbon casks, the other in Madeira casks. Bottled at 62% ABV, this rum retains all the energy of the distillate, the depth of tropical aging, and highlights the fruity and spicy signature for which Foursquare is internationally renowned. This limited edition, ECS Mark XXVIII, is a true work of art, reflecting Barbadian craftsmanship at its peak, and has been carefully selected by Clos des Spiritueux.
The nose reveals superb aromatic complexity, opening with dried fruits and ripe citrus such as sultanas, pineapple, and orange peel, harmoniously combined with vanilla, cocoa, and a subtle hint of blond tobacco. With aeration, gourmand notes of toasted nuts, English toffee, and sweet spices like nutmeg and ginger emerge. The palate, ample and structured by the richness of the natural alcohol content, offers an oily and silky texture. At its heart, aromas of toffee, juicy tropical fruits, and a delicate thread of bitter orange unfold. Hints of macadamia and fine leather recall the unique contribution of aging in Madeira casks. The finish, persistent, dry, and elegant, extends the palette of dried fruits, toasted oak, and refined molasses, enhanced by an appetizing touch of salinity, inviting the next tasting.
Ideal for sipping neat in a tulip glass after a few minutes of aeration, or subtly tempered with a few drops of water to reveal all its nuances, Foursquare Convocation 14 Year Old is also delicious with lightly sweetened duck à l'orange, lacquered pork, clothbound cheddar, or 24-month aged Comté. At the end of a meal, it pairs perfectly with a walnut tart, a lightly sweetened chocolate fondant, or roasted pineapple with spices. These pairings reveal all the tension, depth, and nobility of this rum, selected according to the highest standards by Clos des Spiritueux, your online source for exceptional rums.
