Foursquare Doorly's XO Barbados Rum 43% NV

Professional reviews

Serge Valentin (85)

The last time we sampled this beast was in 2013 (WF 85). Every ten years, I suppose we'll manage. You'll note, however, that we're now at 43%, compared to 40% last time, so one must have faith in humanity. Naturally, it's Foursquare. Colour: full gold. Nose: cedar, pencil shavings, sunflower oil, white nougat, freshly cut grass, pressed cane… It's rather light, quite elegant. Mouth: sweetness, citrus, hay wine, flower jelly, and always that fresh cane side, even though it’s molasses. Very nice. Finish: medium length, more herbaceous. Nougat, cane syrup, hay, and grass. Comments: we're not going to change our score for just 3% ABV more, are we?