Foursquare - Penultimus - 15 years - 57%
Discover the Foursquare Penultimus, one of the most sought-after bottlings of the famous Exceptional Cask Selection collection, now available at Clos des Spiritueux, your reference for prestigious spirits. This Mark XXX edition, a true event in the world of Barbados rum, marks the penultimate chapter of a series that has deeply influenced the premium rum universe. The result of the expertise of the Foursquare Rum Distillery, led by the Seale family, this rum embodies precision, transparency, and high standards, values dear to our selection at Clos des Spiritueux. Foursquare Penultimus is a Single Blended Rum, crafted according to Barbadian tradition by blending distillates from both pot still and column still. Aged for 15 years in a tropical climate, it reveals exceptional intensity and an extraordinary aromatic concentration. Bottled at 57%, it seduces with its elegant and perfectly balanced power. A first in the ECS collection, this vintage includes Spanish Moscatel casks, offering a unique and distinguished aromatic signature, perfect for enthusiasts seeking a rare rum available at Clos des Spiritueux.
The blend of Foursquare Penultimus highlights two distinct and complementary profiles, worked with the rigor that has made the distillery renowned. The first batch benefits from a double maturation: 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels then 5 years in ex-Moscatel barrels, while the second batch is aged 15 years exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels. This architecture preserves the classic structure signed Foursquare — dominated by American oak, spices, and the vanilla depth of bourbon cask — while infusing a vinous, fruity, and subtly tannic touch thanks to the Moscatel. The latter enriches the profile without ever weighing it down, bringing delicate nuances of grape, ripe fruits, and citrus that marry the nobility of the wood and the liveliness of the rum. On the nose, noble aromas of intense dark chocolate, black tea leaves, fresh spices, and Medjool dates are found, joined by notes of dried coconut, green grape skin, banana chips, and lemon zest. This rare rum, both dense, precise, and harmonious, highlights each cask influence while preserving the authentic character of Barbados, to be discovered exclusively at Clos des Spiritueux.
On the palate, Foursquare Penultimus reveals a creamy, ample, and silky texture, supported by exceptional aromatic maturity. Flavors of golden melon, ripe pineapple, delicate caramel, and dark chocolate offer refined indulgence, structured by the natural and controlled power of the rum. The 57% ABV brings depth and remarkable length, revealing a fascinating balance between tropical fruits, fine wood, roasted cocoa, and spices. The finish, long and refreshing, presents subtle astringency and opens on notes of lemon sorbet and green grape skin, an unexpected and elegant signature of Moscatel. This exceptional rum will seduce both collectors and enthusiasts seeking an intense, authentic, and uncompromising rum. Foursquare Penultimus establishes itself as a must-have for any passionate connoisseur and will rank among the finest references from Barbados on Clos des Spiritueux, your trusted site for purchasing prestigious rums and rare spirits.
