Foursquare Penultimus is presented as a landmark release from the Foursquare Rum Distillery, distinguished as the first in the Exceptional Cask Selection series to incorporate Spanish Moscatel wine casks in its maturation. As the thirtieth release in the series, it represents a fifteen‑year single blended rum crafted from both the copper double retort pot still and the continuous twin column stills, all distilled and fully matured at the distillery in Barbados. Its composition is notably intricate: a dual‑matured rum aged for ten years in ex‑Bourbon casks followed by five years in ex‑Moscatel wine casks, blended with a separate fifteen‑year ex‑Bourbon‑matured rum. This combination introduces a new dimension to the distillery’s profile, offering enthusiasts a fresh interpretation while retaining the hallmarks of Foursquare’s style. Bottled without chill filtration, free from sweetening or additives, and left at natural colour, it reflects the distillery’s commitment to purity and authenticity.

The nose reveals a deep and evolving complexity, beginning with dark, bitter chocolate and black tea leaves before moving into layers of ground mixed spices and rich Medjool dates. These darker tones are lifted by desiccated coconut, green grape skins, dried banana chips and a subtle thread of zesty lemon, creating an aromatic profile that is both familiar and intriguingly new. On the palate it is soft, oily and gently sweet, carrying a sense of freshness that contrasts beautifully with its richness. Golden melon and ripe pineapple bring a bright, juicy character, while gentle caramel and further notes of dark chocolate add depth and warmth. The finish is long, grippy and tangy, opening with a rush of juicy lemon sherbet before settling into a persistent green‑grape‑skin astringency that lingers with impressive clarity.

Penultimus stands out as a release that balances innovation with tradition. The influence of Spanish Moscatel wine casks introduces a distinctive dimension without overshadowing the distillery’s signature character. Its aromas unfold with remarkable nuance, rewarding slow exploration, and its structure carries both generosity and precision. For followers of the Exceptional Cask Selection series, it offers something at once recognisable and refreshingly different, making it a bottling that will undoubtedly be sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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