Named after an aromatic plant that grows wild on Barbados, this Foursquare release unites two distillation styles in one bottle, three years in bourbon casks followed by eleven years in cognac casks.
Expert Description
Foursquare Sassafras 14 Year Single Blended Rum Barbados is a Barbados Rum, a single blended rum aged 14 years, bottled at cask strength 61%.
The rum was created in collaboration with Italian bottler Velier and combines distillate from Foursquare's traditional double coffey column still with distillate from copper retort pot stills, a technique that defines the "single blended" style. The blend first matured for 3 years in ex-bourbon casks before spending a further 11 years in ex-cognac casks, giving the rum unusual depth. Only 6,000 bottles were released in November 2020. The name Sassafras refers to an aromatic plant common on Barbados, chosen by Richard Seale to reflect the rum's characteristic aromas.
The result is a full-bodied, complex rum where the elegance of cognac casks meets Foursquare's classic, robust character.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich and complex with caramel, dried fruit and an elegant note from the cognac cask influence.
Palate
Full-bodied and powerful with spice, dried fruit and a fine, persistent wood depth.
Finish
Long and warming with persistent spice and an elegant, dry conclusion.
Specifications
Name: Foursquare Sassafras 14 Year
Distillery: Foursquare Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Single Blended Rum
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 61%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks 3 years, then ex-cognac casks 11 years
Cask Strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Column and pot still
Bottled: November 2020
Number of Bottles: 6,000
Flavour Profile
Full-bodied · Complex · Spiced · Deep Oak · Elegant
Investment Potential
High. With only 6,000 bottles and an unusual cognac-cask maturation from the renowned Foursquare distillery, this is a sought-after release among rum collectors.
Did You Know?
Sassafras is an aromatic shrub that grows wild on Barbados, and Foursquare's founder Richard Seale chose the name to underline the rum's complex, herbaceous aromas, which can recall the plant.
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