Doorly's 12 Year Old is the rum world's worst-kept secret. Produced at Foursquare — the same distillery responsible for those celebrated Exceptional Cask Selections — and aged for twelve years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, it delivers quality that belies its modest price tag. Richard Seale has stated publicly that Doorly's is the same quality liquid as his premium releases, just packaged and priced for everyday drinking.
On the nose, expect polished oak, vanilla custard, dried apricot, cinnamon, gentle smoke, and toffee. The palate is smooth and refined with vanilla, toasted oak, butterscotch, tropical fruit, and elegant spice. The finish is long and elegant with vanilla, oak, and a dry spice farewell.
At £32.00 for a twelve-year-old Foursquare rum, this is arguably the best value in all of aged spirits. Sip it neat and marvel at what Barbados can produce at this price point.
