Foursquare – Mandamus – 16 years – 57%
Located in the heart of Barbados, the Foursquare distillery stands as a true world reference in the realm of premium rum. Managed with passion by the Seale family for generations, Foursquare is distinguished by its commitment to excellence, transparency, and aromatic purity. Here, each cuvée is born from exceptional know-how, combining pot still and column distillation, meticulous cask selection, and full aging under the Barbadian tropical climate. This meticulous process guarantees a dry, pure, balanced, and precise style—a signature recognized and sought after by both connoisseurs and collectors. Clos des Spiritueux offers you this exceptional edition that embodies the art of authentic rum.
Mandamus fully embodies this philosophy of seeking purity and authenticity. Aged for 16 years in carefully selected casks before being bottled at cask strength at 57%, this exceptional rum concentrates all the richness and depth of tropical aging, offering powerful and complex aromas. The subtle blend of pot still and column distillates gives Mandamus an elegant structure, rare complexity, and remarkable aromatic intensity. No additives or coloring: Mandamus expresses the quintessence of natural rum, matured with rigor. For finishing, it benefits from a period in ex-port casks, bringing even more indulgence and length on the palate.
On tasting, the nose opens generously onto a refined aromatic palette: notes of brown caramel, bourbon vanilla, toasted coconut, enhanced by aromas of dried fruits, candied apricot, and ripe sugar cane. The palate, ample and powerful, reveals a silky attack before unfolding rich flavors of precious oak, sweet spices, bitter cocoa, and delicately stewed tropical fruits. The balance between intensity, complexity, and roundness attests to the patient tropical aging. The long, warm, and refined finish expresses itself on a framework of noble wood, dry molasses, and discreet smoky nuances that prolong the tasting pleasure.
Mandamus is ideally enjoyed neat, to reveal all its complexity and refinement. A true companion for contemplative moments, it enhances pairings with a well-matured cigar, an intense dark chocolate dessert, or a tart of roasted exotic fruits. Thanks to its aromatic intensity and rare balance, this exceptional creation is aimed at both collectors and lovers of high-end rum seeking new sensations. Discover Mandamus at Clos des Spiritueux, your premier cellar dedicated to exceptional spirits and signature rum.
