Foursquare 12 Year Old 2011 Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXVII 70cl, 60%

Description

Foursquare 12 Year Old 2011 Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXIV 70cl, 60% is a limited-edition single blended Barbados rum from the highly regarded Exceptional Cask Selection series.

Accuracy note: The supplied product title identifies this bottle as Mark XXVII, but the official Foursquare importer lists the 2011 vintage as Mark XXIV. Mark XXVII is Equidem, a separate 14-year-old release bottled at 61%. The correct website title for the bottle shown should therefore use Mark XXIV.

Distilled in 2011, this expression combines molasses-based rum produced using Foursquare’s double-retort pot still and continuous column still. It was matured for 12 years in Barbados, using a combination of first-, second- and third-fill ex-bourbon barrels before being bottled at a powerful 60% ABV.

The tropical maturation creates a concentrated profile of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, coconut, citrus, warm spices and deeply integrated American oak. Despite its high strength, the rum maintains the balance and structure associated with Foursquare’s vintage Exceptional Cask Selection releases.

It contains no added colouring, sugar or flavouring and was bottled without filtration. Every stage—from distillation and maturation to blending and bottling—was completed entirely in Barbados.

Why Choose Foursquare 12 Year Old 2011 Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXIV 70cl, 60%

This release stands out because it presents the traditional Foursquare single blended style at full strength, combining the weight and richness of pot-still rum with the balance and precision of column-still distillate.

Its 12-year tropical maturation in different fills of ex-bourbon barrels provides considerable complexity. First-fill barrels contribute stronger vanilla, caramel and oak flavours, while second- and third-fill barrels allow more of the mature fruit and distillery character to remain visible.

For drinkers, it offers an intense combination of dried fruit, citrus, caramel, coconut, dark spices and mature oak. For collectors, the 2011 vintage, Mark XXIV identity and limited Exceptional Cask Selection status make it an important Foursquare release.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for experienced rum drinkers who enjoy powerful, naturally presented Barbados rum with concentrated fruit, caramel, spice and oak.

It is ideal for Foursquare collectors looking for the 2011 vintage and Mark XXIV release from the Exceptional Cask Selection series.

It is also ideal for bourbon drinkers exploring premium rum, as its full maturation in ex-bourbon barrels produces familiar notes of vanilla, toasted oak, caramel and warming spice.

The high 60% strength makes it especially suitable for slow sipping neat or with a small amount of water.

Product Details

Product Name: Foursquare 12 Year Old 2011 Exceptional Cask Selection.

Series: Exceptional Cask Selection.

Mark: Mark XXIV.

Category: Single Blended Barbados Rum.

Distillery: Foursquare Rum Distillery.

Producer and Bottler: R.L. Seale & Company.

Country of Origin: Barbados.

Vintage: 2011.

Release Year: 2023.

Age Statement: 12 Years Old.

Bottle Size: 70cl.

ABV: 60%.

Proof: 120 Proof.

Base Material: Sugarcane molasses.

Distillation: Double-retort pot still and continuous column still.

Maturation Location: Fully tropically matured in Barbados.

Cask Type: First-, second- and third-fill ex-bourbon barrels.

Bottling Strength: Cask strength.

Colouring: No added colouring.

Added Sugar: None.

Additives: None.

Filtration: Bottled without filtration.

Production: Distilled, matured, blended and bottled entirely in Barbados.

Packaging: Foursquare’s distinctive rounded bottle, supplied without an outer presentation box in the provided image.

Bottle Count: No confirmed official bottle count was found for this release.

Collector’s Note

Foursquare 2011 holds strong collector appeal as Mark XXIV and the 24th release in the Exceptional Cask Selection series. It also continues the sought-after sequence of vintage releases matured for 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels.

Each Foursquare vintage develops its own balance of fruit, spice and oak, even when the production style and maturation period appear similar. The 2011 release is recognised for its particularly aromatic spice, mature oak integration and powerful 60% presentation.

Its limited-release status, clearly stated vintage and transparent production information make it an attractive bottle for collectors building a complete Exceptional Cask Selection range. The absence of added sugar, colouring, flavouring and filtration further strengthens its appeal among enthusiasts seeking authentic Barbados rum.