Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise
About Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise
Equipoise means: “a state of balance.”
A 14-year, double-maturation single blended rum, consisting of artisanal Pot and Traditional Twin Column Coffey distilled molasses rums.
Aged first for 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels, then four additional years in ex-calvados casks.
All aging, blending, and bottling occur on-site at Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados.
Tasting Notes for Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise
Rich and expressive but with an underlying bright citrus note. Layers of berries, cacao beans, caramelized orange, and a hint of nuttiness evolve into subtle spice, leather, and a hint of pipe tobacco on the close. Overall bold and complex, it lingers on the palate.
Suggested Serves
Equipoise Sazerac: The anise notes in absinthe and bitters drive up the rum’s chocolate notes. As a stirred cocktail, the oils in the rum are allowed to coat the palate more evenly, allowing for a more pleasurable cocktail experience.
Equipoise Jack Rose: Citrus and grenadine bring out more of the rum’s tropical fruit notes. As a shaken cocktail, it is lighter, and effervescent, leading to an easier, more approachable drinking experience given the abv.
Production Notes
The Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise is derived from a blend of rums, aged for 14 years in ex-bourbon casks and blended with rums aged 10 years in ex-bourbon before being aged an additional four years in ex-calvados casks, a laborious method known as the ‘double maturation process.’ The distillation process takes place in both pot and column stills, retaining the richness of traditional distilling methods. The result is a rum of enhanced complexity and refinement that invites you to explore, taste, and appreciate its nuanced character.
750ml & 122 Proof
