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Foursquare 12 years 2007 Velier Plenipotenziario Barrel Proof - One of 6000 - bottled 2019

The wine

A traditional rum from St Philip, Barbados produced at the Foursquare distillery from a blend of molasses-based rums distilled in a Coffey still and pot stills. A 12 year old rum distilled in 2007, combining two styles of rum produced at the distillery, Heavy and Light, matured in ex-bourbon casks. Bottled in February 2019 at cask strength by the Italian company Velier. A collaboration between Luca Gargano (CEO of Velier) and Richard Seal (owner of Foursquare). A limited edition of 6,000 bottles worldwide. Bottle equipped with a cork stopper and black foil seal.

About the Producer Foursquare

Looking for a rum produced by a family company that respects traditional methods? Then look no further. Foursquare is a family-owned distillery that has been masterfully managed by the Seale family since it was first founded in the 19th century. The distillery is located on the island of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea. The story goes that in 1883 Reginald Leon Seale decided to learn the art of rum blending. He then created his first company in 1926, lending his initials to the business name, R.L. Seale & Co. At the time, Barbados could not market its own rum, which was instead sold to bottlers and other independent brands. The distillery was handed from father to son, until Foursquare was built in 1996 on the site of the former sugar refinery and distillery of the same name. Rums are produced at the distillery from diluted molasses, and fermented with South African yeasts. Foursquare quickly established a strong reputation for its ex-bourbon cask maturations.

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