Barbados distiller Foursquare, part of the Altamar Brands’ portfolio, has launched its newest Exceptional Cask Selection, Mark XXVI Magisterium, a 16-year single blended rum.
These Selections only roll out when master distiller/master blender Richard Sealehand believes they are ready.
Magisterium is a blend of three 16-year single blended rums, distilled in the copper double-retort pot still and the continuous twin column coffey still of Foursquare. Two of the rums were double maturations, one aging three years in ex-bourbon casks, then 13 additional years in Ex-Oloroso sherry barrels. The other aged nine years in ex-bourbon, followed by seven years in ex-Oloroso sherry. The last was a single blended rum matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks for 16 years.
The result is an aroma of caramelized orange peel, unlit Maduro cigar, toasted coconut, passionfruit, caramel, candied almonds and hazelnuts and nougat, plus a hint of cedar, sea breeze and bell pepper, the distillery reports. The palate brings cigar notes, hazelnut, dark cocoa, orange zest, s’mores, leading into lightly charred marshmallow, lingering hints of fresh blueberry on the palate with a touch of hazelnut.
Magisterium was distilled, matured, blended, and bottled in Barbados. No added color, sugar, filtration or flavor additives. This expression comes bottled at 116 proof (58% ABV) and is available throughout the U.S. and online for the suggested retail price of $159.99 per 750-ml. bottle.
