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$280.02−17%($400.03/ℓ)
Recommended price: $337.84
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Foursquare
- Type
- Rum
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 62.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 5 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of vanilla, caramel, sweet spices
- Ingredients
- Sugar cane molasses, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- American oak ex-bourbon barrels
- Distillation method
- Continuous distillation column
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Amber
- Consumption
- Neat, on the rocks, cocktail
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The Rhum Foursquare Absolutio is a precious expression of the Caribbean, coming from the renowned Foursquare distillery in Barbados. This spirit is born from a rigorous selection of local molasses, fermented and distilled with traditional methods that reflect the history and quality of the area. Aged for a long period in oak barrels, Absolutio presents itself with an intense amber color, the result of a skillful maturation that gives complexity and depth.
On the nose, rich and enveloping notes of vanilla, caramel, and sweet spices emerge, while on the palate a soft and balanced texture comes forward, with hints of dried fruit, honey, and a refined touch of oak. The finish is persistent and harmonious, ideal for those who appreciate rum of great elegance and structure. Absolutio pairs beautifully with spiced desserts, dark chocolate, or simply enjoyed neat for a moment of pure pleasure.
On the nose, rich and enveloping notes of vanilla, caramel, and sweet spices emerge, while on the palate a soft and balanced texture comes forward, with hints of dried fruit, honey, and a refined touch of oak. The finish is persistent and harmonious, ideal for those who appreciate rum of great elegance and structure. Absolutio pairs beautifully with spiced desserts, dark chocolate, or simply enjoyed neat for a moment of pure pleasure.
Distillery
Foursquare
Saint PhilipBarbadosSince 1996
Rum producer based in Saint Philip, Barbados, known for its aged single blended rums and for the author series 'Exceptional Cask Selection' led by master distiller Richard Seale.
- Technical management and direction by Richard Seale, an influential figure in the modern rum world.
- Prestige series 'Exceptional Cask Selection' (ECS) recognised and sought after by collectors.
- Production site located on a historic sugar/rhum production area on the island.
- Declared production approach avoiding interventions that alter the profile (limited use of additives).
- On-site production and bottling completed at the facility; technical experimentation (e.g. vacuum distillation).
Specialities
- Barbadian rum
- aged rum
- single blended rum
- limited editions / collector bottles (Exceptional Cask Selection)
The story
The Seale family's commercial roots in rum date back to the 20th century; R.L. Seale & Company is documented as a family business active in the sector. The production site occupies the area of a historic island sugarworks. The modern facility known as Foursquare was refitted and started operating as a distillery in the 1990s (operational from the mid-1990s) under Seale family ownership; operations are currently led by Richard Seale, the family's fourth generation.
Distillation
Blending of distillates from pot stills and columns; blending, maturation and bottling carried out on-site; experiments with vacuum distillation reported in technical interviews.
Ageing
Tropical aging with primary maturation in ex-bourbon barrels and frequent finishes or double maturations in fortified wine casks (Madeira, Oloroso/sherry, Port) or other woods; élevage practices used to layer aromas.
Raw materials
- molasses
- cane juice (experimental/documented use in some productions)
Representative products
- Rhum Foursquare Absolutio 70cl
- Exceptional Cask Selection (ECS)
- Doorly's (commercial lines produced at the distillery)
- R.L. Seale's (historic label associated with the family)