The glorious rums coming out of Foursquare continue to impress, although certain releases have really pushed the limit of what the rum loving community is willing to pay, this awesome one takes a step back into the realm of reason in terms of price. Considering the time and effort that the distiller puts into each of these releases, there's no question that they're undervalued, and you don't have to look far to find examples of the market taking advantage of Foursquare's reasonable prices (flippers and gougers exist always). That said, I'm more interested in our customers drinking great products and I think when these become too dear, even if they're undervalued, it does discourage the idea of enjoying them on any weekend. That's why I was heartened to be able to offer this new release, a rather old and delicious one, for under $150. Let's taste it! A ridiculous mahogany color (1.6). The deep complex flavors hear are exactly what we sign up for when it comes to old Foursquare. The beautiful amalgam of deep pot still rum character and rich nutty sherry. Chocolate covered raisins, cherry candies, hazelnut spread, burnt orange peel. With some air we get bold dry tropical fruits, sweet oak, licorice root, and rich vanilla. The palate is rich with dark red fruit and citrus oils. Lots of coffee and toasted vanilla as well. The finish turns on the potty funk a wee bit and the nutty oloroso character balances out the sweet front end with a twinge of bitterness as the burnt orange and roast oak take over. Expect exactly what you want here. A true powerhouse expression of this master's idiosyncratic style.