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Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise

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Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise is a Rum from the Foursquare Rums Collection brand hailing from Barbados.

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What is Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise?

Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise is a unique blend of pot and column still rums, aged for 14 years in ex-bourbon and ex-Madeira casks, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Interestingly, this rum was named 'Equipoise' as a nod to its perfect equilibrium, mirroring the term used in dressage where a horse maintains perfect balance between its hindquarters and forehand – a fitting metaphor for the rum's exquisite balance between its various components.

Why do we love Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise?

Cocktail aficionados should seek out Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise for its innovative blend of pot and column still rums aged in three distinct cask types: ex-bourbon, ex-cognac, and ex-madeira. This limited release showcases master blender Richard Seale's artistry, balancing the richness of 14-year-old rum with the complexity imparted by its unique triple-cask maturation process, resulting in a spirit that's both luxurious and thought-provoking in cocktails.

How do you drink Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise?

Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its complex flavors to unfold gradually on the palate. This luxurious rum is perfect for savoring on cool autumn evenings, paired with rich desserts like dark chocolate truffles or crème brûlée, though it also makes an excellent base for sophisticated rum-forward cocktails when you're in the mood for something more adventurous.

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Nose: Rich vanilla and caramel open up, followed by ripe tropical fruits like mango and pineapple. Oak spices emerge, bringing cinnamon and nutmeg. A hint of leather and tobacco leaf adds complexity.

Palate: Full-bodied and smooth. Dried fruits and baking spices dominate initially, with raisins, dates, and allspice. The sweetness is balanced by a subtle tannic quality. Notes of toasted almonds, dark chocolate, and orange peel develop as it opens up.

Finish: Long and warming. The oak influence becomes more prominent, with a pleasant dryness. Lingering notes of honey, black pepper, and a touch of coffee. The sweetness gradually fades, leaving a satisfying spicy warmth.

Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV Equipoise is a masterful blend of pot and column still rums, aged for 14 years in ex-bourbon and ex-Cognac casks. What makes this rum unique is its perfect balance between the two aging methods, with exactly 50% of the blend coming from each cask type, creating a harmonious fusion of flavors that showcases both the bourbon and Cognac influences.

  • Foursquare's Equipoise is a "unicorn" in the rum world, combining five different rums aged between 12 and 17 years in a single bottle. This complex blend includes rums aged in ex-bourbon, ex-Madeira, and virgin oak casks, creating a flavor profile that's nearly impossible to replicate.
  • Despite its Barbadian origin, Equipoise takes inspiration from Scottish whisky blending techniques. Master Distiller Richard Seale deliberately crafted this rum to challenge the perception of what rum can be, aiming to rival the complexity of fine Scotch.
  • The name "Equipoise" refers to a perfect balance, which is reflected in the rum's production: exactly 50% of the blend was aged in ex-bourbon casks, while the other 50% matured in a combination of Madeira and virgin oak. This precision resulted in a spirit that seamlessly marries fruit, spice, and oak notes.
  • Main Ingredient: Rum
    Country of Origin: Barbados

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    • Devon H.
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      I recommend this product
      I'm More Into: Cocktails AND Sipping
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Whiskey, Scotch, Rum, Cognac, Amari
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      A **** Good Rum!!!

      I highly recommend this Rum. Foresquare does a really good job at their double cask finishes.

      Nose: On the nose, there is an initial banana funk, woodsy caramelness that leads into a crisp apple, freshly grated nutmeg, and a molasses finish.

      Taste: On the tongue, the front picks up the copper still flavors and fruity wine notes from the additional aging in the calvados cask. Towards the middle, the ex-bourbon cask picks up its 10-year-old weight and delivers a punch of vanilla and oak. Last, but not least, the back of the tongue picks up more of the funk from the nose as it blends with the vanilla and oaks notes from the middle.

      For a spirit that is 122 proof, it goes down with ease and is quite mellow in the sense of higher proof. You get all the flavors you're looking for from a copper pot/column still blend, and at a good age that will keep you happy as you go for your 5th pour. Keep for neat sipping. If you need to try it as a cocktail, I recommend something that will keep the rum at the front. I recommend a Rum Old Fashion: 2oz Rum, 0.5oz rich demerara syrup, with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and a flamed orange twist.

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