Rum & Cachaca

• 2009 El Dorado Versailles Single Still 12 Year Old Demerara Rum (750ml)

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  $120. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  A follow up to the now sold out 2006 edition. These releases come bottled at a lower ABV than the cask strength editions, meaning the prices are also lower, making them much more accessible. Demerara Distillers actually operates nine different stills capable of producing a range of rum styles. Of particular significance are three heritage wooden stills relocated from their original estates: Enmore, with its wooden continuous Coffey Still. Port Mourant, with its wooden Double Pot Still and Versailles with its wooden single pot still. The aim of these bottlings is to reveal the individuality and diversity of flavours that each still contributes. Very limited stocks.

  Other reviews... [2006 release] Fascinating nose - whisky like. The dark fruits remind me of Canadian Club 20 year old or a sherried single malt, like Glendronach 12. The nose continues with pastry, like an almond croissant, sweet wood, and something like black currants or cherries - incredible! The palate has a touch of sweetness up front to begin, but this is not a sweet rum. There is a good dose of wood and spice before exiting to a woody, medium-length finish. I just nosed the empty Glencairn glass for 30 minutes afterward. Outstanding rum! - rumratings.com

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• 2009 El Dorado Port Mourant Single Still 12 Year Old Demerara Rum (750ml)

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  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  El Dorado originally launched a 'Rare Single Still Series' in 2016 featuring rums from three renowned Guyanese stills. These new releases come bottled at a much lower ABV, meaning the prices are also lower, making them much more accessible.

  Demerara Distillers actually operate nine different stills capable of producing a range of rum styles. Of particular significance are three heritage wooden stills relocated from their original estates: Enmore, with its wooden continuous Coffey still. Port Mourant, with its wooden double pot still and Versailles with its wooden single pot still. The aim of these bottlings is to reveal the individuality and diversity of flavours that each still contributes.

  The Port Mourant still which is the only one of its kind in use today was constructed in 1732 on the Port Mourant Estate, and later moved to the Uitvlugt Estate, then to its present location at the Diamond Estate in 2000.

  Other reviews... [2006 release] This rum was made on an old, wooden Greenheart still built in the 18th century. It has got a fabulously rich colour; deep amber. Aggressive aromas of leather, pepperiness, demerara, coffee bean, chicory, anise, and a subtle fruity berry quality on the finish. This is the most pedal to the metal of El Dorado's three single still series (Enmore and Versailles being the other two). Comparatively, the Versailles has the heavy demerara but is more subtle and delicate, with vanilla and a smidge more fruit. The Enmore is demure on the demerara and has more chocolate and toffee. 40% Alc./Vol. - nataliemaclean.com/

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• 2006 El Dorado Versailles Single Still 12 Year Old Demerara Rum (750ml)

  GUYANA

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  El Dorado originally launched a 'Rare Single Still Series' in 2016 featuring rums from three renowned Guyanese stills. These new releases come bottled at a much lower ABV, meaning the prices are also lower, making them much more accessible.

  Demerara Distillers actually operate nine different stills capable of producing a range of rum styles. Of particular significance are three heritage wooden stills relocated from their original estates: Enmore, with its wooden continuous Coffey Still. Port Mourant, with its wooden Double Pot Still and Versailles with its wooden single pot still. The aim of these bottlings is to reveal the individuality and diversity of flavours that each still contributes.

  Other reviews... Fascinating nose - whisky like. The dark fruits remind me of Canadian Club 20 year old or a sherried single malt, like Glendronach 12. The nose continues with pastry, like an almond croissant, sweet wood, and something like black currants or cherries - incredible! The palate has a touch of sweetness up front to begin, but this is not a sweet rum. There is a good dose of wood and spice before exiting to a woody, medium-length finish. I just nosed the empty Glencairn glass for 30 minutes afterward. Outstanding rum! - rumratings.com

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• 2009 El Dorado Enmore Single Still 12 Year Old Demerara Rum (750ml)

  GUYANA

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  El Dorado originally launched a 'Rare Single Still Series' in 2016 featuring rums from three renowned Guyanese stills. These new releases come bottled at a much lower ABV, meaning the prices are also lower, making them much more accessible.

  Demerara Distillers actually operate nine different stills capable of producing a range of rum styles. Of particular significance are three heritage wooden stills relocated from their original estates: Enmore, with its wooden continuous Coffey still. Port Mourant, with its wooden double pot still and Versailles with its wooden single pot still. The aim of these bottlings is to reveal the individuality and diversity of flavours that each still contributes.

  The Enmore Wooden Continuous Coffey Still was constructed at the Enmore Estate in 1880 and based on an original design from its inventor, Irishman, Aeneas Coffey. Nickamed 'EHP' after the original owner of the Enmore Sugar Plantation, Edward Henry Porter, after the closure of the estate in 2000, the still was moved to Diamond Distillers Ltd. It's reported to be the last surviving wooden Coffey still operating in the world today. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• El Dorado Single Barrel PM (Port Mourant) Demerara Rum (750ml)

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  $150. 00

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  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Rather than blend a number of distillates together, El Dorado's Single Barrel Collection presents rums from three of the oldest working stills in the world. 'PM' comes from the Port Mourant still, a double-pot 18th Century Greenheart still that produced rum for the British Royal Navy for nearly two centuries. Presented in an elegant tapered bottle with a hang tag booklet providing a background to the Port Mourant still and its place in history, it comes aged for a minimum of twelve years in x-bourbon barrels. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... So refined and complex as to be not like rum at all. 5+ stars - diffordsguide.com

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  El Dorado Single Barrel ICBU (Uitvlugt) Demerara Rum (750ml)

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  $120. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  'ICBU' was the marque used to identify rums from the Dutch owned Uitvulgt Distillery. While Uitvlugt continues to operate as a sugar refinery and producer of molasses, the equipment used for rum production reportedly ceased operation in 2000. (Not surprisingly, Uitvulgt's have become quite collectible). The still was subsequently moved to the Diamond Distillers Estate. Now a working piece of Caribbean history, this original continuous four column French Savalle still continues to produce distinctive rums under the El Dorado label. This one is from a single cask. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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  2002 El Dorado Rare Collection Versailles Cask Strength Demerara Rum (700ml)

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  $350. 00

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  $4200.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 63%

  Rum purists will be pleased to get their hands on a trio of limited edition rums from El Dorado's Rare Collection. Launched in 2016, each one features a rum from one of three renowned Guyanese stills. Demerara distillers actually operate nine different stills, capable of producing a range of rum styles. Of significance are the three heritage Wooden stills in the operation, relocated from their original estates: Enmore, with its wooden continuous Coffey Still. Port Mourant, with its wooden Double Pot Still and Versailles with its wooden single pot still.

  On the surface, the Rare Collection mirrors El Dorado’s 12, 15 and 21 year old rums, though the packaging is more conservative with low key colours and an embossed ship on the shoulder of the bottle. The big difference is that these are all-natural, single still, cask strength, unblended and non-chill filtered rums. They're also limited to 3,000 bottles worldwide.

  The Versailles wooden pot still is the only one of its kind operational in the world. This edition was distilled in 2002 and matured in x Bourbon barrels. Bottled in 2015 at 63% Alc./Vol.
  Extremely limited stocks.

  Other reviews... The newish OB! Entirely aged in Guyana, where they have very greedy angels. The volumes go down fast, while the strengths remain high or even go up. Colour: gold. Nose: it seems that it’s a little simpler than the Mezan, but that’s probably the super-high strength. What I seem to find in the background is a bag of vegetables and herbs, such as capers (which is a flower, isn’t it?), and plenty of wood varnish, with an acetone-y side. Let’s dig deeper… With water: as expected, this is more wood-driven than the Ultra-clean Mezan, with a BTAC side (yup) and plenty of tarmac, tarry wood (restored old boat, teak oil), and just ideas of ‘brand new sneakers’. Mouth (neat): huge. Distilled vin jaune, mint essence, artichoke, concentrated walnut oil… All that is spectacular and, I have to say, wonderful. Huge distillate. With water: very extremely good. Please call the anti-rumporn brigade! Finish: very long, big and yet elegant and ‘well-chiselled’, always with a lot of tar (and other tar-like elements, pitch and such). Droplets of lemon in the aftertaste. Comments: like, I mean love it much more than the Port Mourant in the same series. Ça c’est un alcool, monseigneur, as they would have said at Versailles (the castle).
  90 points. -Serge Valentin, www.whisky-fum.com

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  El Dorado Dark Demerara Rum (750ml)

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  $59. 99

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  ABV: 37.5%

  Guyana is justly famous for its rich, heavy Demerara Rums, named for a local river. Demerara Rums can be aged for extended periods (25-year-old varieties are on the market) and are frequently used for blending with lighter Rums from other regions. Neighboring Surinam and French Guyana produce similar full-bodied Rums. The El Dorado range of rums, often referred to as the "Liquid Gold of Guyana", are outstanding examples of the Demerara style. In 1992, the company introduced its El Dorado range of rums to the local and international markets. A small allocation has finally arrived in Australia.

  The distillery has the facilities to produce every type of rum and has assured supplies of its basic raw material, molasses, from locally-grown sugar-cane. Its distilleries are entirely self-sufficient, with their own capability for steam and electricity generation, water supplies, water treatment, quality control and process laboratories. As well as the most up-to-date distillation equipment, Demerara Distillers possesses a wealth of traditional expertise, with old-style Demerara pot stills, and patent rum and alcohol stills. The last fully operating rectangular wooden Coffey still in the Western world continues to be used for the production of the company's finest spirits.

  Tasting note: Pours a deep sienna brown with a gold ochre hue. Superb opening notes include sticky date pudding, creme caramel and hints of liquorice bullets after exposure. A creamy entry leads into a silky, middle weight profile of golden syrup / molasses and sweet spices rounded off with iced coffee and a gently warming finish with the sweetness in check. Delicately bitter, sarsaparilla / honeycombe fade. Old school Demerara that's both distinctive and impressive. Top buy. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

  

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  1999 El Dorado Rare Collection Port Mourant Cask Strength Demerara Rum (700ml)

  GUYANA

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 61.4%

  Rum purists will be pleased to get their hands on a trio of limited edition rums from El Dorado's Rare Collection. Launched in 2016, each one features a rum from one of three renowned Guyanese stills. Demerara distillers actually operate nine different stills, capable of producing a range of rum styles. Of significance are the three heritage Wooden stills in the operation, relocated from their original estates: Enmore, with its wooden continuous Coffey Still. Port Mourant, with its wooden Double Pot Still and Versailles with its wooden single pot still.

  On the surface, the Rare Collection mirrors El Dorado’s 12, 15 and 21 year old rums, though the packaging is more conservative with low key colours and an embossed ship on the shoulder of the bottle. The big difference is that these are all-natural, single still, cask strength, unblended and non-chill filtered rums. They're also limited to 3,000 bottles worldwide.

  The Port Mourant still is the world's only operational Wooden Double pot still. Founded in 1732, the original estate is reckoned as one of the oldest in the region. Traditionally the PM rum was very popular with the British Royal Navy. Nowadays, it's a key component in El Dorado's 15 Year Old. This special release was matured in x Bourbon barrels and bottled at 61.4% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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• El Dorado Demerara Gold Rum (700ml)

  GUYANA

  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 37.5%

  This new edition from the reputable El Dorado company is distilled from fermented molasses. Reportedly it's quite light by Demerara standards. Enjoy it with fruit juices. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

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  1993 El Dorado Rare Collection Enmore Cask Strength Demerara Rum (700ml)

  GUYANA

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 56.5%

  Rum purists will be pleased to get their hands on a trio of limited edition rums from El Dorado's Rare Collection. Launched in 2016, each one features a rum from one of three renowned Guyanese stills. Demerara distillers actually operate nine different stills, capable of producing a range of rum styles. Of significance are the three heritage Wooden stills in the operation, relocated from their original estates: Enmore, with its wooden continuous Coffey Still. Port Mourant, with its wooden Double Pot Still and Versailles with its wooden single pot still.

  On the surface, the Rare Collection mirrors El Dorado’s 12, 15 and 21 year old rums, though the packaging is more conservative with low key colours and an embossed ship on the shoulder of the bottle. The big difference is that these are all-natural, single still, cask strength, unblended and non-chill filtered rums. They're also limited to 3,000 bottles worldwide.

  Originally owned by Edward Henry Potter, "EHP" was the mark used to identify rums from a distillery near the Enmore Sugar Factory. When the operation closed in 1993, the production equipment was moved to the Diamond Distillery. This edition was distilled in the original two column wooden continuous Coffey still and aged in x-Bourbon barrels. Bottled 2015. 56.5% Alc./Vol. Extremely limited stocks.

  Other reviews... The problem is that DDL have been too optimistic with their prices, as it seems. I had thought these new OBs would sell like Mars bars in Scotland, but the hefty prices (a disease called scotchitus severis) seem to have discouraged most rum lovers, and the bottles remain available from just everywhere on this planet. After all, they’re afraid of nothing, them who just launched a $500,000 50 yo rum. Now that's Guyanan dollars, and that's a 50 yo look-alike - you know, nasty 'anniversary' bottlings that suggest a 'faked' age and all that, some Scots do it as well. Colour: deep gold. Nose: much gentler, easier, without the phenolic base, and with more ‘average’ rum aromas, such as tropical fruits, papayas, pineapples… It’s really lovely, and at times you’re thinking about rhum agricole from Martinique, but there’s also a little too much sweet oak, in the modern Scotch style. Let’s see… With water: wood spices, unsweetened tea, vanilla… Mouth (neat): a bourbon of rum, clearly. Or a light spirit in some very active American oak. Vanilla, maple syrup, orange liqueur, a touch of ginger liqueur… With water: once again we’re between rum and bourbon. It’s fine, and I do enjoy these notes of artisan maple syrup, it’s just that the Versailles kills it. Finish: medium, sweet, bourbony. Vanilla and pineapples. Comments: don’t get me wrong, it’s excellent rum, but the traditional Demeraraness (excuse me?) is a little absent. A strong light rum. 81 points
  Serge Valentin, www.whisky-fun.com

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• El Dorado White Rum (750ml)

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  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 37.5%

  The El Dorado range of rums, often referred to as the "Liquid Gold of Guyana", are a premium range of rums, produced by Demerara Distillers. In 1992, the company introduced its El Dorado range of rums to the local and international markets. A small allocation has finally arrived in Australia. The distillery has the facilities to produce every type of rum and has assured supplies of its basic raw material, molasses, from locally-grown sugar-cane. Its distilleries are entirely self-sufficient, with their own capability for steam and electricity generation, water supplies, water treatment, quality control and process laboratories. As well as the most up-to-date distillation equipment, Demerara Distillers possesses a wealth of traditional expertise, with old-style Demerara pot stills, and patent rum and alcohol stills. The last fully operating rectangular wooden Coffey still in the Western world continues to be used for the production of the companies finest spirits.

  El Dorado White Rum is a light, dry, subtle example of the style making it highly versatile as a mixer. As well as being a favourite ingredient in cool, refreshing long drinks it will delight those with a taste for the exotic. 37.5%Alc./Vol.
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  Classic Cocktail: Pina Colada
  
  The Piña Colada was originally just the juice of a fresh pineapple served either strained (colada) or unstrained (sin colar). One of the earliest references to a drink called a Piña Colada, containing Rum, Coconut and Pineapple was from the April 16, 1950 edition of the New York Times: "Drinks in the West Indies range from Martinique's famous rum punch to Cuba's piña colada (rum, pineapple and coconut milk). Key west has a variety of lime swizzles and punches, and Granadians use nutmeg in their rum drinks." It is a delicious, fragrant and mellow drink in itself -- rapidly shaken up with ice, sugar, lime and white rum in delicate proportions.

  30ml white rum
  15ml Malibu
  30ml milk
  Pineapple Juice
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  El Dorado Spiced Rum (700ml)

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  $69. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  The El Dorado range of rums, often referred to as the "Liquid Gold of Guyana", are a premium range of rums, produced by Demerara Distillers. In 1992, the company introduced its El Dorado range of rums to the local and international markets. A small allocation has finally arrived in Australia. The distillery has the facilities to produce every type of rum and has assured supplies of its basic raw material, molasses, from locally-grown sugar-cane. Its distilleries are entirely self-sufficient, with their own capability for steam and electricity generation, water supplies, water treatment, quality control and process laboratories. As well as the most up-to-date distillation equipment, Demerara Distillers possesses a wealth of traditional expertise, with old-style Demerara pot stills, and patent rum and alcohol stills. The last fully operating rectangular wooden Coffey still in the Western world continues to be used for the production of the companies finest spirits.

  El Dorado Spiced Rum is a full bodied example of the style and employs all natural flavourings to capture a distinctive Caribbean character. Awarded a Silver Medal at the 1999 International Wine and Spirit Competition of London.

  Tasting note: Bright deep gold colour. Offers up a delightful amalgam of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove coupled with spicy fruit cake notes. The palate is authentically spicy and true to style with its delicious Christmas fruit cake quality repeating the aroma, this time with a wonderful surge of ginger biscuit towards the finish. Concludes satisfying, vibrant and fresh. Easily one of the best spiced rum we've tasted. 40% Alc./Vol.

  

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  El Dorado 151 Superior Overproof Rum (750ml)

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  $99. 99

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  ABV: 75.5%

  The El Dorado distillery has assured supplies of its basic raw material, molasses, from locally-grown sugar-cane. The company makes the full gamut of styles, including this 151 proof rum. Use with caution and keep away from open flames. It may light up your cocktails, literally. Include in Mai Tais, Rum Runners and punches.

  Tasting note: Crystal clear with a silvery blush. Offers up notes of icing sugar, fairy floss and vanilla bean. A sweet entry belies the spiritous explosion, repeating the aromas with lip numbing intensity. At this ultra high ABV there’s a prickly, hot mouthfeel, the finish is bittersweet, more texture than flavour, and fairly short. Add to the punch bowl. 75.5% Alc./Vol.

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• El Ron Prohibido Reserva Solera 15 Rum (700ml)

  MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  During the early 1700s, ships would come from Spain to the New World, bringing with them sweet raisin wine, which would be bottled and sold in Mexico. For the return trip, the barrels would be filled with “Chinguirito” (which was the name for Mexican rum). During the course of the voyage, the spirit would take on the flavours of the barrel and the sweet wine. As its popularity grew, wine-makers in the region began to see the spirit as a threat, so the King of Spain prohibited its production, hence the name El Ron Prohibido, “The Forbidden Rum”. That title has now been given a new lease of life. Solera aged in former Pedro Ximenez Spanish oak barrels, the oldest spirit in the blend is said to be around 15 years old. Like its younger sibling, it serves up notes of dark sugar and coffee with plenty of sweet dried fruit notes, tannic oak, black tea, creamy vanilla and toffee. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• El Ron Prohibido Reserva Solera 22 Anejo Rum (700ml)

  MEXICO

  $114. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Arguably the most full bodied rum in the El Ron Prohibido collection, the amber-coloured Solera 22 is derived from distillation in small copper pot stills, delivering a heavier spirit. Ageing takes place in a solera system. In this case, it's reported that the number 22 refers to the number of barrels and not the age of the liquid itself. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Nose: sugar cane syrup, vanilla, caramel, peach, cocoa, almond, pecan, cinnamon, anise, cloves, wood, a hint of smoke. Flavor: peach, vanilla, nut (pecan, almond), clove, sugar syrup, caramel, mint. Aftertaste: wood, smoky tobacco.

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  El Ron Prohibido Reserva Solera 12 Rum (700ml)

  MEXICO

  $79. 99

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  $959.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Stemming from Mexico, El Ron Prohibido is matured in a 12-year old solera composed of barrels that previously held sweet raisin wine. The story goes that this rum used to be served to sailors in Mexico, but they all got so drunk that the captains made it illegal to serve! Hence the name 'El prohibido' - the forbidden rum. Nosing finds hints of balsamic over richer scents of candied orange, choc-chip cookie, praline, chico lollies and dilute molasses. Five minutes sweetens the aroma and shifts the emphasis to sticky date pudding. Light to medium bodied, off-dry delivery. Coffee milk, caramel fudge and lingering mocha flavours are nicely counterpointed by subtle bitter chocolate in the aftertaste. An atypical style with a likeable cocoa / mocha accent. Would work well with dessert cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottler: “In 1700, Spanish ships arrived to the colonies in the New World loaded with products from Spain. One popular product was sweet wine stored in barrels, which were later emptied after use. These empty barrels were filled with Chinguirito, which is rum that was produced in Mexico and shipped back to Spain, it absorbed wood flavours and aroma from the sweet wine barrels, which gave it very special characteristics. The resulting product became very popular in Spain and local producers saw it as a threat to the sales of their products. Consequently, the King of Spain prohibited the production of this rum in the New World. Chinguirito was also known as Habanero because the last stop on the way back to Spain from the New World was Habana, Cuba.”

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• Emperor Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Mauritian Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  Note: the wax seals are very brittle and may develop cracks and fragmentation during transport, as shown. This is not considered a packaging fault.

  A blend of 40% pure juice rum (aged 12 years) and 60% molasses rum (aged 5 to 7 years), Emperor Deep Blue Palo Cortado Finish is a unique experiment in maturation. The rums were blended and then put into old Palo Cortado sherry casks for a further eight months. Once bottled, the rum was lowered sixty metres into an underwater cellar on Ushant Island off the coast of Brittany. According to the distillers, "underwater aged rums differentiate themselves from their counterparts by demonstrating more aromatic and fruity freshness, more balance and roundness, less acidity and the better preservation of some properties". For ten months at a temperature of 10 to 13°C, without oxygen and with six bars of pressure, the bottles acquire a unique appearance and arrive covered in marine concretions and sub-terranian 'cellar bloom'. The rum itself boasts notes of vanilla, caramelised fruits and sherry. 1250 bottles are on offer globally. 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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• Emperor Private Collection Mauritius Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

  $280. 00

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  $3360.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  The third Emperor Rum expression is the first rum in the Private Collection. Finished in oak casks that were once used to produce the wines of Grand Cru Classé Château Pape Clément, Bordeaux, France, the result is an extraordinarily rich rum, complemented by warm, spicy notes. 42% Alc./Vol.

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• English Harbour 1981 Rum (750ml)

  St.Johns, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

  $499. 00

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  $5988.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Rums under the English Harbour label are produced from fermented molasses via copper pot distillation. Maturation takes place in small 220 litre x-whisky and bourbon barrels. Aged 25 years (distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2006), this is the oldest rum from the Antigua distillery and limited to 5712 bottles. Needless to say, stocks are extremely limited. Generally ranked as one of the greatest rums on the planet, it will take pride of place in the collection of any serious rum devotee.

  Other reviews...Deep amber copper color. Fantastical rich aromas of warm chocolate pudding, caramelized bananas, pears, and nuts, maple are mesmerizing and follow through on a plush, vital entry to a dry-yet-fruity full body with superb depth, balance, and intricacy. Finishes with a seemingly endless flourish of evolving, oak driven flavors of caramel, tobacco, leather, and spice. An Olympian aged rum.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Platinum Medal
  RATING: 98 points (Superlative)

  
  
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• English Harbour 5 Year Old Rum (700ml)

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  $74. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Rums have been produced on the Caribbean island of Antigua for close to 350 years. These relatively light-bodied styles were originally created to satisfy discerning clientele from the British Royal Navy. Rums under the English Harbour label are today produced via copper pot distillation and maturated in small oak barrels.

  Tasting note: The bouquet sparkles with notes of bark, oak, brown sugar, bacon fat, sautéed banana and maple. The palate entry is creamy, toffee-like and silky; the mid palate offers flavors of pastry, chocolate fudge, nougat, chestnut and honey. Finishes harmoniously with the sweet flavor gracefully melded to the texture. A perfect oak-aged molasses rum. 40% Alc./Vol. 96-100 points - www.wineenthusiast.com

  Other reviews... Burnished amber color with an olive cast. Roasted nut, dried fruit, toffee, light latte aromas have a distinct bourbon barrel character. A soft supple entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of toffee, roasted pecan, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a long rich dried fruit, nutshell, and wood spice fade. A delicious rum that will make for superb cocktails.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  RATED: 92 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.com

  
  
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• English Harbour Reserve 10 Year Old Rum (750ml)

  St.Johns, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Rums under the English Harbour label are produced from fermented molasses via copper pot distillation. Maturation takes place in small 220 litre x-whisky and bourbon barrels. This 'Reserve' bottling has been aged for a minimum of 10 years, with components up to 25 years of age included in the final blend.

  Other reviews... Burnish amber color. Caramel, mocha, creamy banana custard and spice aromas follow through on a supple entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with very good depth and balance of flavor. Finishes with nutty praline cookie, dried fruit , and lavish baking spice on the long fade. Excellent and stylish.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  RATING: 93 points (Exceptional)

  
  
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  Rum Diary Experimental Kitchen Edition 1 Cherry Spiced Rum (500ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $110. 00

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  ABV: 44%

  This is the first in a series of experimental rums to be offered by the boys at Rum Diary. Created with 120kgs of late season black Tasmanian cherries, manually pitted over 80 hours then macerated in overproof Caribbean rum for 3.5 weeks with lavender, nutmeg, orange, vanilla, liquorice root and black limes. A dash of homemade cherry liqueur was added to up the sweetness.

  Tasting note: [Batch 30/06/2017] Slightly turbid cherry red appearance with brick red edges. Offers superb aromas of fresh-sliced fruit pudding, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon-toast and cherry nectar with fabulous purity. Follows through in a full-bodied, silky saturate of liquid raisin toast and fruit mince pie flavours. Keenly balanced. Lovers of the spiced category will adore this. 500 bottles. 44% Alc./Vol.

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  Fair Rum (700ml)

  BELIZE

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Fairtrade promotes fairer trading conditions for farmers & workers so they can invest in a better future for themselves and their communities. Fair rum is the latest product launched by the FAIR Spirits team. It is made in Belize, located South of Mexico and East of Guatemala, then shipped to the Cognac area, in France. The rum itself is made from molasses and aged for five years in American oak barrels. The sugar cane used in the rum making process is grown using organic and sustainable farming methods on small farm plots. Each stalk is carefully hand harvested to maximize the yield and protect the land. Sugar cane farmers are all members of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) ensuring Fairtrade conditions, which serve to add value to their production. This Association is today certified FAIR TRADE by FlO-CERT / Max Havelaar.

  Tasting note: Burnished copper colour; presents an interesting medley of dilute mollasses, fresh liqourice bullets and hints of crushed ant. Silky entry leads into a pleasantly peppery, sweet spice, brown sugar and light golden syrup profile with the freshness sustained through to a mildly grassy finish. Accessible and vibrantly styled rum with excellent sweet / spice balance. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Flor de Cana ECO 15 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $109. 99

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  A rum that ticks all the boxes: Sustainably produced, carbon neutral & fair trade certified, 100% distilled with renewable energy and Kosher approved. Naturally aged without additives or extra sugar. Even the case, label and glass are made from recycled materials! 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Aroma: Nutmeg, Jamaican pepper and hazelnut all seem to mix into a nice caramel aroma. An attractive harmony on the nose with alcohol well integrated. Palate: It has an opulent entry, on its way to a viscous palate, dry, full-bodied with a taste of dark chocolate, caramel, toasted nuts and dark spices. The finish is long and of burnt oak, vanilla and toasted nuts.

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  Flor de Cana Grand Reserve 7 Year Old & Flor de Cana Centenario 12 Year Old & Flor de Cana Centenario Gold 18 Year Old Rum Bundle Buy (3x1000ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $249. 99

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  Flor de Cana Reserve 7YO (1000ml)...  A nicely integrated and elegant sipping rum to enjoy on its own. 40% Alc./Vol. 90 points

  Flor de Cana Centenario 12 Year Old Rum (1000ml)... Satiny, with roasted nut and cocoa flavours, followed by vanilla wafer biscuit and a gentle peppery warmth. 40% Alc./Vol. 90 points

  Flor de Cana Centenario 18 Year Old Rum (1000ml)... More opulent than its younger siblings but consistent with the house style which is all about grace and restrained power. 40% Alc./Vol. 92 points

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  Flor de Cana Centenario 12 Year Old Rum (1000ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $150. 00

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  Tasting note: Deep burnished copper. Dilute golden syrup, light mocha, dates and delicate creamy soda aromas. Aeration fails to coax more from the bouquet which remains relatively frail in the second pass. Satiny, with roasted nut and cocoa flavours, followed by vanilla wafer biscuit and a gentle peppery warmth. Concludes finely tannic, delicately spiced with hints of ginger bread in the aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Copper color. Toffee, roasted nut, creme anglaise, and mild brown spice aromas. A round, supple entry leads to a smooth dry medium-to full-bodied palate with caramel leche, pie spice, white pepper, and dried fruit flavors. Finishes with a peppery spice, dark caramel, and charred oak fade.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal -  92 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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  Flor de Cana Centenario Gold 18 Year Old Rum (1000ml)

  NICARAGUA

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  Tasting note: Deep burnished copper. Soft, plush scents of mocha, vanilla- wafer, buttered raisin toast and bounty bar. Light entry develops concentration at the mid palate stage where a burst of vanilla, crème café and sweet spices covers the tongue. Creamy textured with very gently warming spirit. Finish is finely tannic, on the drier side with subtle golden syrup and vanilla fudge followed by a delicate buttery / nutty fade. More opulent than its younger siblings but consistent with the house style which is all about grace and restrained power. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews...The bouquet offers appealing fragrances of oak, medium-sweet cane, escarole, pine cone and new leather. The palate entry is long and medium-sweet; at midpalate finely layered tastes of cocoa butter, palm oil, oaky vanilla, light honey and almond paste enthrall the taste buds. Concludes silky smooth, mildly sweet and honey-like. 40% Alc./Vol.  90-95 points - wineenthusiast.com
  Other reviews... Rich copper color. Dark caramel, buttered nuts, and spice aromas. A rich, supple entry leads to a viscous, dryish, full-bodied palate with robust dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a very long, charred oak, vanilla, and burnt caramel fade. A very serious, dry, and elegant rum.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal, 94 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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  Flor de Cana Grand Reserve 7 Year Old Rum (1000ml)

  NICARAGUA

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  Tasting note: Deep brass / amber colour. Medium-intense aromas include muted golden syrup and pancake-like scents followed by vanilla pod and mocha in later passes. Quite light on entry, building to a graceful, middle-weight, svelte textured profile and semi-sweet flavours of caramel fudge, dates and vanilla. Dry, gently peppery finish. A nicely integrated and elegant sipping rum to enjoy on its own. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews...Deep amber color. Burnt caramel, straw, and peppery spice aromas. A round entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with dark caramel, toasted nuts, and cane stalk, and pepper flavors. Finishes with a drying mineral and lightly tannic, toasted coconut fade. A dry, reserved style. International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal 88 points (Highly Recommended) - tastings.com

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  Flor de Cana Gold 4 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  Chichigalpa, NICARAGUA

  $56. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Nicaragua is an often neglected yet noteworthy producer of medium-bodied Rums from column stills that lend themselves well to aging. Thanks to the exceptional quality maintained by distillers like Flor de Cana, the region's rums have begun to gain well deserved international recognition. Flor de Cana is owned and produced by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, which was founded in 1890. Although the brand was not marketed commercially until 1937, it is today considered one of Latin America's most prestigious rums, and has won 72 awards, medals and commendations in the last five years.

  Tasting note: Bright amber gold. Moderate scents of creamy soda, vanilla custard and rock lolly. Light to medium bodied with a relaxed delivery of semi sweet flavours including creamy soda, oatmeal pancake and pepper, finishing lean with muted grassy / menthol freshness. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Flor de Cana V Generaciones 30 Year Old Single Barrel Rum (700ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $2499. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  In 2020, Flor De Cana will celebrate 130 years and five generations’ involvement since its founding back in 1890. To mark the occasion, this 30-year-old single barrel rum distilled back in 1988 is being offered. Sub titled 'V Generaciones', it's the company's oldest rum to date, matured in a single ex-Bourbon barrel. 411 bottles are on offer world wide, each individually numbered and featuring the signatures of the five family generations behind the company. Replete with a bottle cap crafted from volcanic rock and a replica of the iconic 1902 volcano postal stamp of Nicaragua, the bottles also feature a metallic label and a certificate of authenticity. Just a few available. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Flor de Cana Anejo Clasico 5 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Awarded “Best Rum Producer of the Year” in 2017 by the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London, Flor de Cana make attractive, lighter styled rums which lend themselves to mixing. The soils of the fifth generation family estate are enriched by an active volcano, while the rums are naturally aged without the addition of sugar and distilled using renewable energy. This 5-year old is a medium bodied rum with notes of tropical fruits, caramel, prunes and intense vanilla flavours. Mix it with fruit juice or soda. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Flor de Cana Centenario 21 15 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  Chichigalpa, NICARAGUA

  $195. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Nicaragua is an often neglected producer of medium-bodied Rums from column stills that lend themselves well to aging. Thanks to the exceptional quality maintained by distillers like Flor de Cana, the region's rums have begun to gain well deserved international recognition. Flor de Cana is owned and produced by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, which was founded in 1890. Although the brand was not marketed commercially until 1937, it is today considered one of Latin America's most prestigious rums, and has won 72 awards, medals and commendations in the last five years. This commemorative edition is a 15 year old bottling that was introduced to celebrate the arrival of the 21st Century. Bottles are individually numbered and packaged in an embroidered cloth bag.
  
  

  'This distillery has always produced quality rums,
  but Centenario 21 is in another league...'
  - 2003 Spirits Journal

  
  Other reviews... Initial sniffings pick up rich aromas of oaky vanilla, cigar ash, cocoa butter and oil. Palate entry is opulent, viscous, caramel-like and moderately sweet; the midpalate features toasty, tobacco-like tastes that are complemented by the thick, chewy texture. Aftertaste is long and riveting. 96-100 points - wineenthusiast.com

  Light copper color. Sweet caramel, nut, milk chocolate, and spice aromas with a oak barrel note. A supple entry leads to a dry medium-to full-bodied palate with chocolate-covered raisins, dried tobacco, sherry, dark caramel, and mineral flavors. Finishes with a peppery caramel and mineral fade.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  91 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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• Flor de Cana Centenario Gold 18 Year Old Rum (1000ml) with Free El Ron Prohibido Reserva Solera 12 Rum (700ml)

  $190. 00

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  Flor de Cana Centenario 18 Year Old Rum (1000ml)... More opulent than its younger siblings but consistent with the house style which is all about grace and restrained power. 40% Alc./Vol. 92 points

  El Ron Prohibido Reserva Solera 12 Rum (700ml)... Stemming from Mexico, El Ron Prohibido is matured in a 12-year old solera composed of barrels that previously held sweet raisin wine. Polished mahogany colour. Mild balsamic over richer scents of candied orange, choc-chip cookie, praline, chico lollies and dilute molasses. Five minutes sweetens the aroma and shifts the emphasis to sticky date pudding. Light to medium bodied, off-dry delivery. Coffee milk, caramel fudge and lingering mocha flavours are nicely counterpointed by subtle bitter chocolate in the aftertaste. An atypical style with a likeable cocoa / mocha accent. Would work well with dessert cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol. 90 points

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• FNQ Rum Co. Iridium Rum (700ml)

  Queensland, AUSTRALIA

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Mt. Uncle Distillery has built a reputation for Award winning premium liqueurs and spirits. It is North Queensland’s first and only distillery and is the premier attraction on the Cairns Highlands (Atherton Tablelands). They offer spirits and liqueurs produced on site, over 50+ teas to try and buy, Liqueur Chocolates, Café, local artwork and the list goes on. What more could you want in one place!

  Their four year old rum is made from sugar cane juice in the fashion of "Rhum Agricole".
  No caramel or other additives are added. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• FNQ Rum Co. Platinum White Rum (700ml)

  Queensland, AUSTRALIA

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 37%

  Mt. Uncle Distillery has built a reputation for award winning premium liqueurs and spirits. It is North Queensland’s first and only distillery and is the premier attraction on the Cairns Highlands (Atherton Tablelands). They offer spirits and liqueurs produced on site, over 50+ teas to try and buy, Liqueur Chocolates, Café, local artwork and the list goes on. What more could you want in one place!

  FNQ Rum Co’s range of rums starts from the fermentation on site of freshly crushed Cairns Highland sugarcane juice, prized for its high flavour and mineral qualities as a result of being grown in rich red volcanic soil at altitude. The resulting ferment is then distilled three times in a copper pot still for ultimate purity and flavour. All water is sourced from a deep volcanic spring which is rich in minerals and crystal clear. No tasting notes available.

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  Foursquare Magisterium Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXVI 16 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $250. 00

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  ABV: 58%

  "Richard Seale has done it again. Magisterium is such a fun rum that carves its own path, even after 26 specialized releases in the ECS series."

  Marque number XXVI (26) in the Exceptional Cask Series is the curiously named 'Magisterium', a blend of three 16-year-old single blended rums distilled in two stills: a Double-Retort Pot Still and a Continuous Twin Column Coffey Still. Out of the three rums, two were double-matured. One spent three years aging in ex-bourbon casks and 13 years in ex-oloroso sherry barrels; another spent nine years in ex-bourbon casks and seven years in ex-oloroso sherry. The third component was matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels for 16 years. That makes it the first heavily sherried expression since the ECS Sovereignty, widely regarded as a series favourite. The make up should appeal equally to lovers of dark, brooding cask strength single malts, as much as Foursquare fans. The final rum is bottled at 58% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The rum is 16 years old and it does have a very pronounced oak notes initially. There is a sweetness that mingles nicely alongside the bitter oak char. Which prevents either element from unbalancing the mix. Beneath this we have an array of rich dark fruits – almost like a Black Forest Gateaux filling. The rum is more intense and less sweet than the nose suggested. The mid palate takes on an intense oak and dry astringency. Lifted by notes of dark chocolate and those dark fruits. There are hints of leather and a little shoe polish from time to time. The finish on Foursquare Magisterium is quite dry and again exhibits a fair amount of oak. It is long and very satisfying with a very lip smacking flavour! This is a another great entry into the Exceptional Cask Series. I have really enjoyed re-acquainting myself with a Foursquare rum as I haven’t had one for a while. Still producing really good stuff and still upping the ante in terms of tropical ageing. - thefatrumpirate.com

  ...Richard Seale has done it again. Magisterium is such a fun rum that carves its own path, even after 26 specialized releases in the ECS series. If you liked Sovereignty, this release is certainly worth a look. - memphisrum.club/

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  Foursquare Equipoise Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXV 14 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (750ml)

  BARBADOS

  $250. 00

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  ABV: 61%

  Rated 99 points and awarded a trophy at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024

  Described as “the world’s best rum distillery”, Foursquare have been crowned five-time consecutive winners of the International Spirits Challenge’s “Rum Producer of the Year”. This family-run distillery is responsible for the Doorly’s and R.L. Seale’s rums, plus countless collaborations with the likes of Luca Gargano’s, Velier. Whisky lovers have drawn comparisons with Bruichladdich for their cult following, provenance and cask management skills.

  'Equipoise' is the 25th release in Foursquare's acclaimed Exceptional Cask Selection series. It marks the first time ex-Calvados casks have been introduced as part of the maturation. Married together with liquid aged in x Bourbon barrels, this molasses based, pot and column still blend lands at 61% ABV, without chill filtration, free from sweeteners and other adjuncts. Having absolutely wowed the judges at the 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition (review below), it will likely be remembered as one of the most coveted Foursquares since the Exceptional Cask Series began.

  Other reviews... Enticing aromas of leather and olive oil greet the senses, leading to a tantalizing blend of citrus peel, cinnamon, oak, dark chocolate, and nutmeg. Plummy, spiced fruit dances on the palate, upon a soft, sweet mouthfeel. A dry, tangy finish lingers, revealing layers of caramel, banana bread, and tobacco. Luxurious and long-lasting. 99 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024

  ...I was expecting the Mark XXV to be more fruity thanks to its Calvados maturation, but it’s actually quite spicy with clove and vanilla flavours at its forefront. It needs some time in the glass in order to develop some more fruity notes since the oak is pretty overpowering at the beginning. This is a really fantastic rum, but it requires patience or a couple of drops of water to reach its full potential. 90 points - therumbarrel.co.uk

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  Foursquare Touchstone Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXII 14 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $219. 99

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  ABV: 61%

  "...one of my favourite self-blends from Foursquare so far." - whiskyfun.com

  A collaborative project, 'Touchstone' represents the 22nd release in the Exceptional Cask Series, created from a marriage of rums double-aged in ex-Bourbon and ex-Cognac casks for a total of 14 years. It consists of two components. In January 2019 Foursquare acquired ten casks from Camus. The famous cognac producer shipped them to the Caribbean in order to “explore the possibilities of maturing Cognac on the ocean and under the tropics”. A year later in early 2020, the casks were emptied and and the cognac was shipped back to France. The vessels were filled with a 2008 vintage pot and column still blend and 12 year old ex-bourbon cask rum, then aged for almost three years before being blended with another 14 year old rum. This became the first component of Touchstone.

  The second component was a pot and column still blend aged for 5 years in ex-Bourbon casks and 9 years in ex-Cognac casks. If it all sounds a bit convoluted, this is basically a blend of double matured blends - or to put it another way - a Single Blended Rum (rum from a Single Distillery with Pot and Column elements) employing both light and heavy marques. Richard Seale of Foursquare is well known for implementing complicated methods in order to achieve different combinations and flavour profiles. As usual the distillation, maturation and bottling has all been performed on site at Foursquare Distillery, Barbados, with the result landing at a potent 61% ABV, absent of any adulteration or chill filtering. It's another one of a kind, limited release showcasing a truly unique approach to both rum blending and tropical ageing.

  Other reviews... This is a complex blend of 12 yo Foursquare finished for 2 further years in Camus cognac plus 5 yo Foursquare further matured for 9 years in cognac as well. We continue to follow the rules of Scotch; less than three years is a finishing, beyond that, it's maturation. Yep. Colour: amber. Nose: I don't think Foursquare and good cognacs are very far apart from each other stylistically, which just means that the double maturation/finishing doesn't exactly feel as such, I mean as some flavouring. Everything seems to have merged into some spicy herbs and even flowers dipped into liquid caramel and fudge, nougat, pecans and vanilla. Some bourbons are close too, but that may be those 61% vol. Light varnish. With water: earths and tobaccos popping out, a little incense, cedarwood, touch of compost... Mouth (neat): admirably strong. Lovely citrusy liquorice and a little acetone, probably the high strength at play once more. With water: bingo, we tamed it. Citrus and sugarcane, tobacco, cardamom, black nougat, perhaps vine peaches from the cognac, geranium jelly, edible flowers, borage, wee pansies… Finish: long, a little more on burnt caramel and coffee. I hope no one will take umbrage if I mention Starbucks' Frappuccino. Comments: one of my favourite self-blends from Foursquare so far (but we are eagerly awaiting an 8, 10, or 12-year-old ex-pot still – you say that exists?) The cognac doesn't really come through as cognac, in my opinion. 91 points - whiskyfun.com

  ...All in all this perhaps isn’t one of the best ECS rums that has been released. Having said that it is still better than probably 90% of most distilleries production. I am very much judging these releases almost in a class of their own now. I am probably being far more critical than maybe I should be…….this is still a very good rum! If you can get a bottle, buy a bottle. At this point in time I would say that about any ECS release. 4.5 stars - thefatrumpirate.com

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  Foursquare Covenant Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXIII 18 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (700ml)

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  Foursquare's oldest distillery released bottling to date.

  This very old blend of traditional column and pot still rums, tropically aged for a whopping 18 years exclusively in American oak ex-Bourbon casks represents the 23rd release (Mark XXIII) for the Exceptional Cask Selection series and is the oldest distillery released bottling on record. Based on rums distilled in 2004 and 2005, a decade in cask led to it being vatted, then after a considered reduction in alcoholic strength, it was re-casked for a further eight years before bottling at 58% ABV without added colour or chill filtration. Very limited stocks.

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• 2011 Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection 12 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (700ml)

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  $189. 99

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  ABV: 60%

  “To drink Foursquare Rum, one must only possess a dream of tasting some of the finest things that money can buy…” -Warren Bobrow, Forbes.com

  For those serious about rum, Foursquare needs no introduction. Within an industry dominated by corporations, marketing hype and additives, the distillery has become a byword for classic Caribbean styles. Master Blender and Distiller, Richard Seale continues to fight for transparency in production and labelling. His talent and drive led noted drinks authority, Fred Minnick to describe Foursquare as "the Pappy of rum."  The Exceptional Cask Selections are the personal passion of Seale, often delivering the kind of purity, poise and elegance at 60% that leans towards XO cognac. Give these sensational spirits time to breathe in order to experience them at their best.

  The 24th release (Mark XXIV) for the Exceptional Cask Selection series is a 2011 vintage blend of traditional column and pot still rums aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at a high strength of 60% ABV. As with previous editions, this represents the most unique and coveted rum from the distillery. Seale's commitment to purity is maintained with no added sugar, colouring, or other additives and zero chill filtration.

  Notes from the importers...  a bouquet of caramelised grapefruit, dark cocoa, butterscotch, clove, and allspice, then morphing into notes of sandalwood, brine, overripe pineapple, candied banana, and molasses, with hints, in the background, of apricot and plums. The palate is big, expressive, and rich, serving up, amid the almost unctuous unfolding, an array of tropical fruits and dried berries; there is an intricacy here, too, a kind of embroidered quality, with notes of black tea, citrus peel, and baking spices all making themselves felt. The finish is dry and lengthy, with a marvellous and subtle tannic quality.

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  Foursquare Isonomy Exceptional Cask Selection 17 Year Old Single Blended Rum (700ml)

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  $220. 00

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  ABV: 58%

  "...one of the best ECS releases to date. Probably the best in the ex-bourbon only line up. If you can find a bottle then you won’t be disappointed." - thefatrumpirate.com

  The 20th release in the ECS series and at seventeen years, it's the oldest on record. Isonomy is a 2005 pot and column still blend of rums aged in ex-bourbon casks.  The way these releases are routinely selling out, happy hunting if you don't get in quick! 58% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

  Other reviews... Seventeen years, that's a proper age! This is a 'single blend', so batch + column, so I suppose we shouldn't expect the same kind of knack this time. As for the name here, I would suppose the next bottling will be named 'Democracy'. We cannot wait… Colour: amber. Nose: the tropical aging starts to feel, with some thicker tar, more concentrated flower essences, whiffs of sandalwood, even incense, garam masala… It's as if at this age, the pot-still part would be winning over, although this remains delicate and 'kind of lighter'. Well, after the White, they're all going to be lighter. With water: flowers and varnish, honeysuckle, acacia... Mouth (neat): caramel, curry, allspice. With water: indeed, fudge, Frappuccino (apologies), hazelnut liqueur, even Bayley's (renewed apologies), and triple-sec. The column is having the upper hand this time. Finish: medium, easier, sweeter… And moreish. Comments: I don't think you could really beat the white LFT, but we're close. I hope they are keeping some mature 'pure' pot-still FS for later. 89 points - whiskyfun.com

  ...a lovely big nose which will hold your attention for quite some time and is well worth spending time with before the sip. Sipped Foursquare Isonomy is a big, more complex version of the 2004 and 2005 ECS releases. The extra years in the barrel have certainly added an extra layer. It is more rounded and fruitier. It still retains a lot of features of the 2004 and 2005 – the Bourbon esque spicy oaky notes and the big vanilla flavours but it is has also added an extra depth. It’s slightly more velvety. A lttle easier to drink even at the 58% ABV. It slips down nicely the initial entry is oaky but quickly mellows into the fruitiness and vanilla flavours. The mid palate shows an array of oak, fruit and dark chocolate notes. This leads into a long and very well rounded finish which just goes on and on....... Maybe in hindsight, it would be fun to re-review every ECS and try and rank and rate them. However, I do think that they quality has remained pretty consistent and I’d be surprised if I ever re-visited them and felt they had somehow become inferior. Maybe some of the lower ABV early releases, might suffer slightly but I tend not obsess over ABV too much. It doesn’t concern me as much as some I find. I can still enjoy 40% ABV sippers. This is one of the best ECS releases to date. Probably the best in the ex-bourbon only line up. If you can find a bottle then you won’t be disappointed. 5 stars - thefatrumpirate.com

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• 2010 Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection 12 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (700ml)

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  $199. 00

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  ABV: 60%

  "The quality coming out of this distillery now is nothing short of staggering." - rumratings.com

  Another testament to Richard Seale's prowess as one of the rum world's best blenders has arrived. Collectors will already be aware that the Exceptional cask series consists of just three annual releases. The quality is usually outstanding - the only problem is that the outturns are tiny. The 21st iteration hits all the right notes for savvy rum drinkers, with some considering it to be one of the best in the series to date - the team at rumratings.com aggregating an unusually high score of 9.2. Molasses-based, pot and column distilled and aged in ex-Bourbon casks for 12 years in the tropical climate of Barbados, Mark XXI comes bottled at 60% ABV without any additions. Very limited stocks.

  Other reviews... The quality coming out of this distillery now is nothing short of staggering. Tell me where you can get this level of sipping spirit experience for similar money? The only downside is how limited it is, if you want to buy one off the shelf there is no comparison sadly as even Doorlys 14 doesn’t come close :( - rumratings.com

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  Foursquare Indelible Exceptional Cask Selection 11 Year Old Single Blended Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 48%

  Make no mistake, Foursquare is fast becoming one of the brightest stars in the rum firmament. Globally, the Exceptional Cask series continues to garner all the right kind of attention, which means they don't last long on retailer's shelves. Most are allocated, some are now been offered via ballot only, and several are unlikely to ever make it to Australia. Number eighteen in the ECS collection is a pot & column distilled Single Blended Rum, and the second ECS release to feature rum aged in Zinfandel wine casks (the first was the now sought-after ECS Mark IV offered back in 2016 at a lower 43%). The understated appearance of these bottlings belies their generally outstanding quality. This edition was bottled in 2021 at 48% with zero additives and no chill filtration. Very limited stocks.

  Other reviews... The initial sip is very fruity – lots of Strawberry, Dark Cherries and heaps of Raspberry. This move into the mid palate where more oak and spice kicks in. Warming gentle Vanilla and a touch of Cinnamon. The mid palate leads to a finish, which is long and lingering. Lots of Raspberry and Dark Plums mingle with some acidic and tart Orange Zest. There is a bit more “woody-ness” on the finish – some tobacco, cocoa and some pencil shavings. For me it drinks way beyond its ABV and has a remarkable depth and complexity. It’s dangerously drinkable and all in all a pretty stunning rum. I’ve really enjoyed this and I hope I can find another…….sadly unlike its name its been rather easily removed from most retailers… 5 Stars - the fatrumpirate.com

  Doorly's and Foursquare Rums are made at the Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados and fall under the banner of R.L. Seale & Co, one of Barbados' oldest trading companies. Currently owned and operated by the 4th generation of the Seale family, (who have a history of rum making in Barbados dating back to 1820), Richard Seale is the Master Distiller & Blender. He continues to operate from the south eastern quarter of the island in St. Phillip in a distillery built on the site of a former sugar factory that dates back to 1650s. The modern company dates to the 1920s, when Reginald Leon Seale set up a distribution business in the island’s capital, Bridgetown. The company’s success saw it acquire brands such as ESA Fields and Doorly’s. In 1995 they opened the Foursquare distillery, installing a double retort pot still and a three-column continuous still. The first spirit was produced in 1996. Introduced in 2008, the Exceptional Cask Selections are exemplars of the finest rums they produce. 

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  Foursquare Sovereignty Exceptional Cask Selection 14 Year Old Single Blended Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 62%

  For anyone seeking high quality 'malternatives' without breaking the bank, look no further than Barbados's Foursquare Distillery. Three exceptional cask selections are put out annually and word has got around. These now move out in a steady stacatto. We've secured small volumes of "Indeliable" and "Sovereignty". The latter marks the 19th addition to the Exceptional Cask series and is a patriotic tribute to Barbados severing ties with the British crown, removing Elizabeth II as the symbolic head of state and becoming a republic as of November 2021. The liquid itself is a heady mix of two distinct single blended rums: One full-term matured in x-Bourbon barrels and a second double-matured - specifically, three years in x-Bourbon barrels followed by eleven years in x oloroso sherry casks. Reportedly, Sovereignty shows significant layers with Foursquare's typically impeccable balance – citrusy and fruit forward, complexed by oxidative and nutty characteristics, no doubt due to the sherry influence. Bottled at 62%, it is the 'big gun' release for 2021, and as standard, comes without filtration or any additives. Collectable.

  Other reviews... Sovereignty is another fantastic rum. Sherry casks can sometimes be overpowering and muting to me. Not in this case. It’s strong but so well integrated, resulting in a rum that has a lot of depth. I tasted it in Barbados and really liked it. Turns out I still do, even when I’m drinking it in Canada. It might sound somewhat repetitive, but this might be the best sherry/bourbon cask Foursquare rum I’ve had. The only competition for that title are the Master Series 1, a private cask selection that was exceptional and Patrimonio. It's getting busy at the top! You’d do well with any of these. - rumrevelations.com

  Notes from the producers... Initial Impressions:Full flavored and complex. Sovereignty shows significant layers with impeccable balance - citrusy and fruit forward while having complex oxidative and nutty characteristics. Aroma: Notes of grapefruit peel, with dark fruits - cherries & blackberries, followed by dark chocolate, cashews, caramelized pineapple and pipe tobacco. Palate: Bold and complex - citrus & fruit notes; pomegranate, toasted almond, hazelnuts. With hints of toasted baking spices - cinnamon & clove. Finishes dry and lightly tannic with rich caramel, tobacco and over ripe pineapple notes lingering.

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  2009 Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection 12 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (750ml)

  BARBADOS

  $165. 00

  Bottle

  $1980.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 60%

  For those serious about rum, Foursquare needs no introduction. Within an industry dominated by corporations, marketing hype and additives, the distillery has become a byword for classic Caribbean styles. Master Blender and Distiller, Richard Seale continues to fight for transparency in production and labelling. His talent and drive led noted spirits authority, Fred Minnick to describe Foursquare as "the Pappy of rum." This is the seventeenth Exceptional Cask Release since the original 1998 edition. These releases are the personal passion of Seale. Typically around eleven to twelve years old and bottled around the 60% ABV mark, the 2009 is an 'all-natural' (nothing added) blend of pot and Coffey distilled molasses rums, delivering the kind of purity, poise and elegance at 60% that leans towards XO cognac. Full-term matured in Barbados in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill ex-Bourbon barrels, the flavour profile follows the aromas in a complex, seamless integration of banana bread, baked pineapple, mango, dried figs, coconut, wild honey and sweet spices that powers on at remarkable length. There is barely a trace of burn from the alcohol, the finish finely balancing the sugars with notes of cigar box, pepper and molasses cake. It feels utterly effortless from beginning to end. Give this sensational rum time to breathe to experience it at its best. Very limited stocks.

  Other reviews... Wow! Surprised this hasn’t had a full house given to it yet so here is one from me. This is better than the 2007, and as good as the 2008. Different yes, more subtle, less burn and dangerously easy to sip. Richard Seale is a genius. 10/10 - rumratings.com

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• 2008 Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection 12 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $189. 99

  Bottle

  $2279.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 60%

  For those serious about rum, Foursquare needs no introduction. Within an industry dominated by corporations, marketing hype and additives, the distillery has become a byword for classic Caribbean styles. Seale continues to fight for transparency in production and labeling. His talent and drive led noted spirits authority, Fred Minnick to describe Foursquare as "the Pappy of rum." This is the thirteenth Exceptional Cask Release since the original 1998 edition. These releases are the personal passion of Richard Seale, Foursquare's current Master Blender and Distiller. Typically around eleven to twelve years old and bottled around the 60% ABV mark, the 2008 is an 'all-natural' (nothing added) blend of pot and Coffey distilled molasses rums, full-term matured in Barbados in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill ex-Bourbon barrels. Extremely limited stocks.

  Other reviews... Look for intense aromas of prunes, dried cherries, maple syrup and burnt sugar with more subtle notes of roasted banana. This rum is buttery on the palate, with an interesting complexity and rich fruit flavor of dark berries, vanilla, praline, cinnamon spice and black pepper. There's quite a long fade, with savory qualities coming through. Savor it a while and notice how the flavor evolves over time. 92 points - distiller.com

  Foursquare Rum Distillery 2008 delivers everything it promises on the nose and then some more. Without samples to hand I wouldn’t like to rank and rate the series. This is no disappointment. It might even be the best example of this “expression” we have had so far. Another instant classic from Foursquare. - thefatrumpirate.com

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• Foursquare Detente Exceptional Cask Selection 10 Year Old Single Blended Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 51%

  A departure from previous editions, one part of this blend of unsweetened column and pot still rums spent ten full years in ex-bourbon barrels, while the other was transferred to Port Casks after its fourth year. It's the14th release for the Exceptional Cask Selection series and once again, stocks are very limited. 51% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... I really like this rum. It starts out from the nose as quite light and maybe not as complex or intense as you might expect. However, it seems to build itself up in complexity with each sip. The finish does make you stop as well to enjoy it as it really lingers. To be honest you might want to hold on the finish for a bit as this is very, very drinkable!... Whose pics I am using for the time being, until I get a bottle of this! We might just have the Port Cask Finish of 2020. Which is just what we needed!
  5 Stars - thefatrumpirate.com

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