The FOURSQUARE 12 Years Old 40% - Clifton Hall Great House is an extraordinary showcase of both the skill and heritage carried by the Foursquare Distillery in Barbados. This official bottling, aged for 12 years under the island's tropical climate, has been crafted carefully to embody the rich history and profound craftsmanship associated with both the distillery and the island's rum-making tradition.
Barbados, known for its long-standing history with rum, provides an ideal environment for rum aging, the tropical climate accelerating the interaction between the wood and spirit, which results in a complex and mature rum faster than in cooler climates. The Foursquare Distillery, a family-owned operation led by the renowned Seale family, takes full advantage of this environment, coupled with their uncompromising commitment to quality and innovation.
Utilizing a combination of pot and column stills, Foursquare carefully blends the two distillates to create rums of exceptional texture, complexity, and balance. The method ensures a layered product that offers both the robust flavors from the pot still and the refined, lighter notes from the column still, resulting in a versatile and flavorful rum.
The base ingredient, molasses, is sourced locally, its quality setting the foundation for the fine spirit to come. Each batch starts with this high-grade, dense molasses, processed from the sugar cane grown abundantly on the island, benefiting from the rich, fertile soils and the balmy Barbadian climate.
This 12-year-old rum boasts a mesmerizing complexity, presenting layers of flavor that unfold with each sip. Upon tasting, one can detect notes of caramel, vanilla, and tropical fruits, underpinned by a subtle but distinct hint of spice that Barbados rums are cherished for. Its 40% ABV strength makes it approachably smooth while retaining the robust character expected in a premium aged rum.
The Clifton Hall Great House holds a special place in Barbadian history, and naming this rum after it speaks to the deep cultural pride and heritage that Foursquare embodies. The Great House, an imposing and historical edifice on the island, symbolizes the enduring and rich history of Barbados and its rum. Reflecting this lineage in its rum, Foursquare successfully preserves and advances the legacy of both its country's and its family's storied past in rum-making.
The rum is presented in a 70cl bottle, labeled elegantly to reflect both its heritage and premium positioning in the market. It's not just the rum that tells a story but also its presentation, designed to catch the eye of connoisseurs and collectors alike.
The Foursquare 12 Years Old Clifton Hall Great House is more than just a rum; it is a testament to the art of rum-making, a celebration of Barbadian heritage, and a tribute to the craftsmanship of the Seale family. For rum enthusiasts and collectors, this bottle is not just an acquisition but an integral piece of rum history, offering not only a delightful drinking experience but also a slice of Barbados' rich cultural fabric and rum-loving spirit.
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