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R.L. Seale’s Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export Proof
"A nice introduction to good rum" is how one member put it, and that fits. This is classic Foursquare from ex-bourbon barrels: vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts and a woody, spicy backbone, drier on the palate than the nose lets on. Several tasters wish it hit a touch harder, but at 46% the heat stays well tucked in.
The community says- Well-integrated 46%
- Woody, nutty balance
- A bit restrained
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How does R.L. Seale’s Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export Proof taste?
Aggregated from 115 community reviews.
Balanced, woody Barbados sipper, mild but dry Most people rate it a dependable, well-balanced Bajan sipper with wood, nuts and a dry finish. The common gripe: pleasant but a little restrained, less complex than expected.
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How is R.L. Seale’s Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export Proof rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.7 sits in the “Good” band. 86% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
77% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 115 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stefan Persson
Most helpful positive review
This 10yo rum from Mr. Richard Seale is in my opinion one of the most iconic products from Foursquare with its cult, pirate styled, bottle. First it appeared in a 43% version and then came this so called export proof version at 46%. Nowadays there’s also a 12yo version, but unfortunately not for sale in the EU. Hopefully I can get one when I will visit Barbados in the near future. It’s as many Foursquare releases a blend of column- and pot still rum that’s aged for minimum 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels. The nose is very pleasant, spicy, sweet and woody with scents of vanilla, chocolate, cocoa and notes of caramel, oak, nutmeg and bourbon. At the palate it’s balanced, complex, fruity, spicy, woody with a slight dryness and flavors of vanilla, nutmeg, allspice, chocolate, cocoa, black currant and some hints of coconut and oak. The finish is rather long, nutty, spicy and dry with flavors of almonds and cinnamon. Overall a complex rum without being too demanding, a real classic Bajan rum.
Review by Jean Louisss
Most helpful critical review
A little disappointing... I was expecting a complex and typical rum of the Barbados. In reality its notes are closer to a Hispanic and it is rather light aromatically. A turnip
Review by LukaŽiga
8,1:On the nose, it is balanced, the different aromas complementing each other beautifully. Raisins, honey, banana, an intense peach, a fine woodiness as well as light notes of orange make up its profile. The whole thing is dry. 8:On the palate the balance is also present since the alcohol is well dosed. Orange, peach dominate here and light notes of banana, coconut, caramel, tobacco appear. Smooth it is. 8:The finish is relatively long. It is wooded, fruity and dry (increasingly so). After a moment, light tobacco notes appear.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Classic Barbados rum with strong barrel notes. The nose does not reveal too much, but on the palate a lot of caramel and toffee. Long finish. Beautiful drop but less complex than expected
Review by De Jan
Bug app, but long final. It's very well done.
Review by Godspeed
My new cocktail bajan and it’s a very solid one. Medium-bodied and a 46% that is well integrated. The attack almost seems like it will veer the taste towards light at first but the mid-palate saves it in a big way with some good foursquare yumminess that makes it quite delicious rather than boring or one-dimensional (something that can not be assumed at this price point). Absolutely good enough to keep around as an everyday sipper and I look forward to trying it in the corn n’oil, colonel beach’s plantation punch, and the jump up and kiss me. PS. Bonus points for a great bottle with a metal seal.
Review by Werner10
I just noticed that i first placed my rating and review on the 43% abv version, so now it's fixed 😅 Price / quality = very good 👌 fruity flavors with a touch of oak. Bottle design is top notch.
Review by Timo Groeger
Drittletzter für heute ein Foursquare. Wieder fwhlen mir hier die Prozente. Ansonsten eigentlich recht lecker. Leichte Süße, vor allem Karamell, Vanille und Schokolade. Außerdem Holz und Würze, sowie Frucht am Gaumen.
Review by Thunderbird
For the alcohol content and price a very good rum! He is softer than the name and percentage suggests! The taste is pleasantly spicy and woody with a healthy spiciness! In the finish it leaves a warm, slightly toasty taste! Worth a recommendation for me!
Review by Renato
The nose is Hispanic.The palate is woody and toasty.The finish is dark.The whole is rather wise.A bit disappointing considering the signature of Foursquare, apart from the coconut present from beginning to end.
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
The nose has some dark fruits, something like figs or raisins. A good amount of woody notes and coconut in the background. The palate is a lot drier than the nose would suggest. Lots of grown-up dark chocolate notes and dry roasted nuts. Heaps of wood. The finish is medium to long. The nuts are hanging around for a while as is the chocolate. A nice neat sipper. Easy going and nothing too challenging. A nice "introduction to good rum" rum.
Review by Vincent D
Goûté ce jour en festival. Je pensais que ce rhum était un énième rhum sucré et coloré. Ce n'est pas le cas, on retrouve bien la trame Barbade et la présence de notes boisées apportées par le fut est agréable. Sympa pour débuter.
Review by Matiss
Smooth, pleasent, oily, wonderful sipping rum from Foursquare distillery!! With prominently spicy, woody and nutty flavors showing the true potential of a great 10 year old rum. Aftertaste is long, lingering and warming featuring roasted nuts and black pepper. For 35 eur, this unadulterated, bourbon barrel rum is a steal and a must-try at least once,even if you are not a fan of dry, spicy rums.
Review by Stefan L
Not bad, could be a nice starter as it’s quite low in alcohol.
Review by Peter Sjoroos
An incredibly good rum for the money! Give Mr Seals free hands and it can't go wrong. This is the bottle i use to introduce friends to unsweetened rum with.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This was a nice surprise especially when looking at the price tag. Nice and fruity with a lovely roasted wood backbone. Nice balance between the elements, not perfect but still good. Lightly dry and oily on the palate.
Review by Anonymous
Excellent rum, really explosive flavour in the begining with some nice floral and spicy notes. It has really smooth and long after taste.
Review by rum_sk
For it's price I think it is a great rum. For me better than Doorlys 12YO and I am even thinking whether I like it the same or more than XO. Retasting: Direct comparison with Doorlys XO and Doorlys 12. Seales is a little bit sharper than both Ds. Surprisingly enough I thought Seales would be better than my favorite XO or that it is at least on the same level but no. For next comparison I will also include the 14YO Doorlys. Taking 2 points down to 73.
Review by Kamil Křenek
Velmi dobrý Barbados
Review by ordogh
Safe choice from Barbados, a good Foursquare-replacement. Round and spicy rum, with relative good balance.
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Expert reviews
4 critics scored it, averaging 8.3/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →This rum still stands up alongside the other Foursquare releases. If you haven't tried a more "classic" style Foursquare such as Doorly's 5 or 8, Rum Sixty Six or this you may wish to put one on your shopping list. I've enjoyed this one a little more than I recall...
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Details about R.L. Seale’s Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export Proof
A rum from Barbados, bottled by R.L. Seale’s, at 46%.
Community purchases
180 bottles logged by 151 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
45% opened, 52 emptied and repurchased.
What does R.L. Seale’s Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export Proof cost?
Community paid 32–71 €.
Current best price: 44.17 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+5 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
180 purchased · 119 tasted · 53 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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