Foursquare Rum Distillery, St. Philip, Barbados really should need no introduction. Originally set up by Reginald Leon Seale, the great-great grandfather of the current Master Blender and Distiller Richard Seale, the distillery has become the byword for classic Caribbean rum. Richard Seale is an absolute iconoclast who has turned the rum world on its head. In an industry dominated by huge drinks corporations that has long sold a story above the quality of its product, Seale has fought for transparency in production and labeling of rum. Derided by some as an idealistic purist, he is championed by many (including K&L) as a leader in an industry that has transformed how we think about rum and what rum consumers want. The Exceptional Cask Selection releases are Foursquare's most prized and limited stocks. Each barrel is carefully followed throughout its maturation and specifically annointed by Mr Seale himself for inclusion in this special program. This, the 26th release, is a blend of three rums all distilled on their Double-Retort Pot Still and a Continuous Twin Column Coffey Still. Two were double cask matured before final blending. All began life in ex-bourbon and one spent 13 years in ex-oloroso sherry butts and a 2nd 7 years in the same with the final component spending all 16 years in ex-bourbon. The resulting rum is without a doubt one of the world's finest and at this competitive price may be one of the best spirits available dollar for dollar in any category.