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Foursquare ECS XV Redoutable
"One of the best ECS" for some, average Foursquare for others — but almost everyone agrees it hits hard. Expect coconut, vanilla, dried fruit and a whiff of glue, then a spicy, woody palate with dark chocolate and a long warming finish. The Madeira cask stays subtle. At 61% the alcohol bites; a few tasters want more depth "for the price."
The community says- Long warm finish
- Complex and spicy
- Alcohol bites
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How does Foursquare ECS XV Redoutable taste?
Aggregated from 185 community reviews.
Intense, woody Foursquare with faint Madeira Most call it a very good, intense Foursquare with a long finish — one of the better ECS releases. The catch: the heat is loud and the Madeira influence is faint.
Foursquare fans who want power and spice
Anyone put off by strong alcohol heat
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How is Foursquare ECS XV Redoutable rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.6 sits in the “Very good” band. 98% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
10% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 185 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Tim
Most helpful positive review
Madeira cask + Barbados = pure delight. Chocolate, honey, caramel, wine, barrel, all kinds of fruit. Full power. Also a bit roasted on the palate. Very balanced, complex, and very smooth. For me, one of the better/best Foursquare ECS I've had in the glass so far.
Review by Sir Diesel
Most helpful critical review
Adventskalender 2025 Er geht stark in die Nase, man schmeckt seine 61%
Review by Oliver
Wonderful rum from the Foursquare distillery! Spicy, full-bodied and delicious. In the nose surprise floral notes, which I did not know from Foursquare so. From the profile it goes towards really good Tropical Guyana Column! Very good!
Review by Stefan L
Yummy! Really good, would love to A-B test this one against the Plenipotenziario one day. Still good on it’s own and really glad that I have more of those precious drops. - Just as good on a Tuesday 😋 - And on a Monday too 🤪 - Long time sine last time, still really good. - 250812: Long time sine last time but… yummy as expected.
Review by WillNett
Adventskalender 2025, mir zu stark, dadurch kommt der Geschmack leider nicht durch,
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
24.11.2025 Another sample to finish and now I will have to open the bottle if I want some more. Still a pretty good release. ------------ I just picked up this one with a trunk full of other rums yesterday and we just had to sample it in the evening. I have to admit that we had to sample it twice, just to make sure we weren't wrong :-) The nose is wonderful and fruity with vanilla and brown sugar. In the back there is notes of the barrel and some flowers. The palate is very complex and well balanced and continues the nose with fruits and chocolate. The i get oak and way back some polish or varnish. The finish is very long, warm and has roasted barrel and in the back some marzipan.
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Alcool trop présent, manque de gourmandise
Review by Timo Groeger
Yes, the end of the day and a real highlight. This Foursquare has vanilla, caramel, coconut and glue on the nose. Continues on the palate. Thanks Tim for the sample, very tasty.
Review by zabo
Edit: I particularly like the interplay of the Bourbon and Madeira cask, which harmonizes very well and doesn't take over the dominance. Franconian Tasting Course One of the better ECS. Above the average of the other bottlings.
Review by Basti
Guter Foursquare, der alles mitbringen was man von einem FS erwartet. An der Nase Kokosnuss, Gewürze, getrm Früchte, etwas Klebstoff und auch florale Anklänge. Das Madeira Fass iet für mich kaum bis gar nicht wahrnehmbar. Edit: Nun schon mehrfach im Glas gehabt. Braucht sehr lange bis er sich im Glas entwickelt. Gefällt mir mittlerweile nicht mehr ganz so gut wie anfangs. Nach wie vor ein guter FS, aber nicht ganz vorne mit dabei.
Review by Maxence
Typical profile we all know from Foursquare but the Madeira finish is not of my taste
Review by Jakob
Unfortunately a little sharp on the palate again, even after more than an hour of breathing in the glass. The Madeira influence remains rather restrained, the "big brother" Destino plays in a different league. Rather average for Foursquare.
Review by Sebastian Kornett
Another masterstroke.
Review by alex
Faithful to its productions. Very tasty. A treat 😊😍 It's easy to taste, with great length... it's one of my favorites along with the Plenipo. Du coup c'est me 2 eme bouteille 😂😂 A sure bet
Review by w00tAN
Fruit and dark chocolate alternate on the nose. But fruit and an indefinable floral note can also be detected. Powerfully spicy in the mouth, wood and dark chocolate. Great complexity and perfectly integrated alcohol. Unfortunately, the finish is only medium-long and beautifully dry with a slight peppery note. I like it very much!
Review by Jan Lu
A Foursquare that stands out a little. Not as fruity as I'm used to. Very spicy and slightly dry in taste. The finish is long and balanced. I like it, it doesn't taste like any other.
Review by Boletus
Wie ich es von bisher allen probierten Abfüllungen der Exceptional Cask Selection gewohnt bin, gibt es auch hier einen qualitativ hochwertigen Rum, der alles mit sich bringt, was ich an Foursquare schätze. Der Madeira- Einfluss ist zwar eher verhalten, fügt sich dafür aber sehr harmonisch in das Gesamtbild ein.
Review by TheRhumhoe
This "fearsome" Foursquare begins with an intense, lively nose reminiscent of Barbados in all its forms: coconut, banana, dried fruit, sweet spices, gourmet wood, caramel, brown sugar and a touch of glue stimulate the nostrils. It's no surprise, but the profile is round, powerful and well-crafted. The attack on the palate is more intense, with fruit, spices and wood. There's a heavy dose of the caramelized sweetness so characteristic of Foursquare, which gives this wine a very easy-drinking, but no less expressive profile. Notes of walnut, dark chocolate and leather add depth on the palate. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is long and warm, spicy and roasted, with hints of cask, nutmeg, vanilla, pepper, chili, toast and burnt sugar. Then come aromas of nougat, caramel, honey, dried fruit, banana and coconut, followed by chocolate. A lovely Foursquare that brilliantly combines roundness and intensity.
Review by mto75
beautiful FS, unusual are the floral notes on the nose. On a par with the Shibbo.
Review by Beancheese
Surprised to say this disappointed me a little…maybe I was a victim of high expectations? Maybe the contrast of what I had leading up to it? End of the day, this just didn’t leave an impression although I didn’t have big ‘negatives’. Would love to try this again someday.
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Expert reviews
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →In many ways with the ECS Foursquare are acting more like an Independent bottler in that they are releasing Limited Edition rums, on a regular basis. Back this up with a growing portfolio of continuous releases. Certainly for me this leaves less money in my wallet for Independent bottlings of...
Details about Foursquare ECS XV Redoutable
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, distilled by Foursquare, at 61%.
Community purchases
568 bottles logged by 369 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
13% opened, 27 emptied and repurchased.
What does Foursquare ECS XV Redoutable cost?
Community paid 85–150 €.
Current best price: 149.90 € – 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+ →
+7 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
568 purchased · 191 tasted · 80 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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