{"product_id":"foursquare-rum-ecs-penultimus","title":"Foursquare Penultimus Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXX Single Blended Rum","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Barrel to Bottle: Foursquare Penultimus Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXX Single Blended Rum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoursquare Penultimus Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXX Single Blended Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Barbados \u003cstrong\u003eRum\u003c\/strong\u003e made at Foursquare Rum Distillery, a producer widely respected for transparent, no-shortcuts releases. This \u003cstrong\u003esingle blended rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is the thirtieth release (Mark XXX) in the award-winning Exceptional Cask Selection series, built for drinkers who want full proof flavor and real cask character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenultimus is a blend of rums distilled on both the \u003cstrong\u003ecopper double retort pot still\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous twin column stills\u003c\/strong\u003e at Foursquare, then aged for \u003cstrong\u003e15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s presented at \u003cstrong\u003e57% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout chill-filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, at its \u003cstrong\u003enatural color\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efree from sweeteners and other adjuncts\u003c\/strong\u003e—a straight, honest pour for serious rum fans. If you’re browsing more bottles in this style, you can also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003eshop premium rum\u003c\/a\u003e and compare other high-proof favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance: Foursquare Penultimus Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXX Single Blended Rum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foursquare Rum Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114 proof \/ 57% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Mark XXX “Penultimus” Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maturation is the headline. This release blends two rums: one is a \u003cstrong\u003edual-maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e aged \u003cstrong\u003e10 years in ex-Bourbon casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003e5 years in ex-Moscatel wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is then blended with a \u003cstrong\u003e15-year-old ex-Bourbon cask rum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor followers of the Exceptional Cask Selection series, this is a key detail: it’s the \u003cstrong\u003efirst time Spanish Moscatel wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e have been used as part of the maturation bill. The result is a richer, darker-fruit direction while keeping the firm structure that Barbados rum lovers chase. Looking for other limited, hard-to-find bottles? You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rare\"\u003eexplore our rare finds\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes: A Sensory Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMolasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etoasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edark honey\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eraisins\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wine-cask lift that reads like \u003cstrong\u003egrape skin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eorange peel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and hot in the best way at cask strength—\u003cstrong\u003eburnt sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebaking spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efig\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eoak tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a rounded, sweet-fruit note from the \u003cstrong\u003eMoscatel casks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and drying with \u003cstrong\u003espiced caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eoak char\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus a lingering \u003cstrong\u003edark-fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e echo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Recommendations \u0026amp; Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest start: sip \u003cstrong\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn, then add a few drops of water to open the aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTry it as a bold \u003cstrong\u003eRum Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e (minimal sugar) to let the Moscatel-cask fruit show through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePair with a charcuterie board featuring \u003cstrong\u003eaged gouda\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprosciutto\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edried figs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner match: \u003cstrong\u003e70% dark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e or a lightly sweet \u003cstrong\u003ealmond tart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePresentation Worthy of the Pour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle’s squat, heavy shape and deep amber color signal what’s inside: mature rum with real barrel time. The label calls out the key details—\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Blended Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Cask Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMark XXX\u003c\/strong\u003e—with a clean, classic look that fits right into a serious spirits lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “Single Blended Rum” mean on Foursquare Penultimus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means the rum is made at one distillery (Foursquare Rum Distillery) and blends both pot still and column still distillates. For many enthusiasts, \u003cstrong\u003esingle blended rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet spot: big flavor from pot still spirit with the balance and lift of column distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Foursquare Penultimus Mark XXX sweetened or colored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This Barbados rum is bottled at its \u003cstrong\u003enatural color\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout chill-filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is \u003cstrong\u003efree from sweeteners and other adjuncts\u003c\/strong\u003e. That’s a major reason collectors seek out \u003cstrong\u003eFoursquare Exceptional Cask Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat casks are used for Foursquare Penultimus, and why does Moscatel matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenultimus uses ex-Bourbon casks plus ex-Moscatel wine casks as part of a dual-maturation, then blends in a 15-year ex-Bourbon cask rum. 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