R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum

750ml & 92 Proof

R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum is a Rum from the R.L. Seale's Rum brand hailing from Barbados.

What is R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum?

R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum is a testament to traditional Barbadian rum-making, offering a rich and complex flavor profile that showcases the island's unique terroir. Interestingly, the distinctive square bottle design isn't just for show - it's deliberately shaped to prevent the bottle from rolling during ocean transit, a nod to the rum's seafaring heritage and the company's commitment to practical innovation.

Why do we love R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum?

Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum for its exceptional balance and complexity, crafted by the Foursquare Distillery's master blender Richard Seale. This rum stands out for its unadulterated character, bottled without added sugar or flavoring, allowing the true essence of aged Barbadian rum to shine through in cocktails or sipped neat.

How do you drink R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum?

R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its rich complexity to unfold on the palate. This versatile spirit also excels in classic rum cocktails, particularly those with citrus notes, and pairs beautifully with spicy Caribbean cuisine or decadent chocolate desserts, making it a perfect choice for balmy summer evenings or cozy winter nights by the fire.

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$57.99

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

Fun Facts

Product Details

Nose: Dried tropical fruits like mango and papaya. Toasted oak and vanilla bean. Subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Light caramel sweetness.

Palate: Medium-bodied with a smooth texture. Flavors of baked apple, ripe banana, and golden raisins. Notes of toffee and roasted nuts. Mild spice from white pepper and ginger. Slight tannic dryness.

Finish: Long and warming. Lingering notes of dark chocolate, coffee beans, and toasted coconut. Faint tropical fruit sweetness balanced by oak spice. Clean, dry fade with a touch of citrus peel.

R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum is crafted using a blend of pot and column still distillates, which are aged for a minimum of 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels. What sets this rum apart is the Seale family's commitment to traditional production methods, including the use of locally-sourced Barbadian molasses and a unique fermentation process that incorporates wild yeasts native to the island.

R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum is bottled in a unique, asymmetrical bottle that's intentionally designed to look like it's been "crushed" during shipping. This eye-catching packaging is both a nod to the company's seafaring history and a clever way to stand out on store shelves.

Despite being a 12-year-old rum, R.L. Seale's is surprisingly affordable compared to other aged rums. This is partly because the Seale family owns their own distillery, allowing them to control costs and pass savings on to consumers without sacrificing quality.

The rum is made using a combination of pot still and column still distillates, but unlike many other producers, R.L. Seale's uses no added sugar or flavorings. This commitment to purity has earned it the nickname "The Macallan of Rum" among spirits enthusiasts, referencing the famous Scotch whisky known for its unadulterated quality.

Main Ingredient: Sugarcane
Country of Origin: Barbados

Cocktail Recipes

Aster & Primrose:

Ingredients

1.5 oz R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum

.5 oz Foursquare Probitas White Blended Rum

.75 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

.5 oz Cointreau*

1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

5 dashes Angostura Bitters

Bittered candied ginger, for garnish

Directions

Combine all ingredients together in a shaker and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a highball glass over crushed ice. Garnish with candied ginger, and dash additional Angostura bitters on top to coat the ginger and the top of the cocktail.⁠

Sage Hopper

Ingredients

1 oz Foursquare Crisma Barbados Rum Cream Liqueur

1 oz aged rum, like RL Seale’s Finest 12 Year

.75 oz creme de menthe

.75 oz creme de cacao

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Chocolate covered espresso beans, for garnish

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Add ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with chocolate covered espresso beans, freshly grated.