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Foursquare Old Brigand Black Label
"My regular go-to sipper" is how one member sums up this Foursquare-made Barbados rum, and that's the vibe: caramel, oak and a surprising floral rose note, with a short, slightly weak finish. Several tasters love it as an easy everyday pour that also mixes well. A couple found the nose thin and the palate flat — pleasant, not exciting.
The community says- Easy everyday sipper
- Caramel and oak
- Short weak finish
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How does Foursquare Old Brigand Black Label taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Easy caramel-and-oak everyday Bajan sipper Most see an easy, budget-friendly Barbados sipper and mixer with caramel, oak and an unexpected rose note. The finish is short and a few found it flat.
Whiskey drinkers easing into rum and anyone wanting an easy everyday sipper or mixer
People chasing bold, complex rum or a long finish
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4 of 17 left detailed tasting impressions
How is Foursquare Old Brigand Black Label rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 64% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 11% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
65% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Mark Leggett
Most helpful positive review
This rum is very well balanced with aroma and flavor. Caramel, coconut, hints of vanilla and barrel. This has everything you could ask for in a rum and at the price point it's almost perfect.
Review by Rumclub Latvia
Most helpful critical review
Not good example from Foursquare legacy 😉
Review by Marshall Hoopingarner
For the price, I’m not sure there is a better sipping rum.
Review by AmokTime
Disappointing after some of the glowing reviews I’ve read. I saw a 10/10 rating on YouTube, so I was expecting a great experience, but I found the nose weak and the taste flat, weak, and unremarkable. It was okay, nothing to write home about. For the price I guess it was good - it is very inexpensive.
Review by Kieron Wood
Tasted 24-02-2024 Tasting Butterscotch,oak ,cherry's & light toasted marshmallows.
Review by Big Greasy Daddy
A great reasonably priced rum that punches well above its weight. Terrific mixer than is totally drinkable on any to own. Great Foursquare representation and a gateway for whiskey drinkers. A little weak on the finish.
Review by JohnI
This is my regular go to sipper. Easy on the budget. Make a fantastic mixe as well. I love this rum.
Review by Bowel Emptier
I really liked this rum. Very unique floral and rose flavor. The nose was a fairly typical spice and vanilla smell but the taste really surprised me. The finish was short but pleasant. I agree with other reviewers that it is a great sipping rum for the price.
Expert reviews
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →Though 43% or 46% ABV might work nicely. An easy drinking, fairly uncomplicated rum. An everyday sipper or mixer. It's a shame this rum isn't available more widely. That said I can't really complain about the Foursquare rums available here in the UK. A definite purchase should you visit Barbados....
Details about Foursquare Old Brigand Black Label
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, distilled by Foursquare, at 43%.
Community purchases
49 bottles logged by 38 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
22% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Foursquare Old Brigand Black Label?
Community paid 18–22 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
49 purchased · 17 tasted · 16 wishlist · as of
About the Foursquare distillery
The Foursquare distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Foursquare have been reviewed 14,076 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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