Another named Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection release, another Google search to find out what it means. “Equipoise” means “balance of forces or interests” or simply “a state of equilibrium” – I just took the first two results, but it does make sense since most of the Foursquare limited edition releases are pretty well balanced in … More Review: Foursquare Equipoise – Mark XXV
It’s been around 6 years since I tried the Foursquare 2005 for the very first time and I remember how it blew my mind. That’s why, if nothing else, I always try to keep an eye out for these yearly vintages coming out of Barbados. This expression is part of Foursquare Distillery’s Exceptional Cask Selection … More Review: Foursquare 2011 – Mark XXIV
Although this year I couldn’t attend the UK RumFest properly, I did work at the event on the Trailer Happiness cocktail stand – and it was busy! But no matter what, I will always make some time to go see Peter Holland at his Foursquare boutique. It was early on a Monday, just before RumFest … More Review: Foursquare Covenant – Mark XXIII
As a (London based) reviewer getting to write about a rum bottling before its official release in the UK is very useful and frankly, really exciting. On that note in my glass today I have the 22nd Exceptional Cask Selection from Foursquare Distillery which has yet to have arrived to the UK market. Not a … More Review: Foursquare Touchstone – Mark XXII
Another year, another Foursquare vintage, another review and another opportunity to have some great rum. I was able to purchase this bottle via the regular means, just placed an order online as it was released, which was a relief. To my knowledge, this release has around 30.000 bottles available so hopefully more rum drinkers get … More Review: Foursquare 2010 – Mark XXI
Rum Show was upon us this weekend and while I attended only the trade session, I did manage to make the most of it. I took this opportunity to put together a review of the Sovereignty (among others to follow) ahead of its UK release. Foursquare Sovereignty is the 19th Exceptional Cask Selection, a range … More Review: Foursquare Sovereignty – Mark XIX
This is The Barrel Sample review number 30 for the Foursquare Exceptional Cask number 20 – Isonomy. Having googling the name I found out the translation being “The principle of equality before the law of all the subjects or citizens of the state.” This is the oldest rum ECS rum from Foursquare so far so … More The Barrel Sample: Foursquare Isonomy – Mark XX
The return of the UK RumFest last year gave me the chance to try the Indelible months in advance thanks to Peter Holland’s generosity. It’s for the same generosity that now I have the chance to review this bottle as he kindly provided me with a sample – thank you, Pete! First of all a … More Review: Foursquare Indelible – Mark XVIII
Last time when I managed to review an Exceptional Cask Selection release from Foursquare was over one year ago. The reason for that is its increasingly lack of availability as everyone is trying to get one to either enjoy, collect or simply re-sell in order to make a quick buck – and who can blame … More Review: Foursquare 2009 – Mark XVII
I kept postponing this as I decided I need a clear head and a good night’s sleep before I dive into these two, which never happens, so I might as well get on with it. The two new rums from Richard Seale’s Foursquare Distillery in Barbados showed on the UK market “just now”, a month … More Review: Foursquare Nobiliary vs Foursquare Plenipotenziario