Foursquare Bapt & Clems 5 years Wine Cask Finish Barbados Rum 43%

Only 1650 bottles, each with a journey from Barbados to the small French casks that once held sweet Jurançon wine.

Expert description

Foursquare 5 Years Bapt & Clem's Wine Cask Finish is a Rum from Barbados, finished in casks from sweet Jurançon wine in Gascony and bottled at 43%.

The rum is distilled at the acclaimed Foursquare distillery in Barbados and matured first in the Caribbean, after which it is sent to Gascony in southwestern France for finishing in small casks that previously held sweet Jurançon wine. The rum has no added sweetness, and only 1650 bottles of this edition were produced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Herbal notes of hay and verbena, alongside citrus, white peach and mango, plus pastry-like notes of brioche and custard.

Palate

Soft and approachable, with a fruitiness mirroring the citrus and stone-fruit notes on the nose.

Finish

Light and refreshing, with lingering herbal notes.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Jurançon wine casks
Number of bottles: 1650
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Herbal · Fruity · Light · Pastry-like

Did you know?

Jurançon is a small southern French wine region known for its sweet white wines, and casks from this wine style are rarely used for rum finishing outside this specific collaboration between Foursquare and Bapt & Clem's.

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Frequently asked questions about Foursquare 5 Years Bapt & Clem's Wine Cask Finish

What is Foursquare 5 Years Bapt & Clem's Wine Cask Finish?

It is a Rum from Barbados, finished in casks from sweet Jurançon wine in Gascony and bottled at 43%.

What does Foursquare 5 Years Bapt & Clem's Wine Cask Finish taste like?

Soft and herbal with hay, verbena, citrus, white peach and mango, ending in a light, refreshing finish.

What is Jurançon wine?

It is a sweet white wine from a small wine region in southwestern France, whose casks are rarely used for rum finishing.

How many bottles were produced?

Only 1650 bottles of this edition were produced.

Who produces the rum?

The rum is distilled at the acclaimed Foursquare distillery in Barbados and finished by Bapt & Clem's in France.

Is Foursquare 5 Years Bapt & Clem's a good gift?

Yes, its limited release and unusual wine cask finish make it an interesting gift for rum enthusiasts.