Foursquare Convocation 14 Year Old arrives with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from knowing exactly what it is. Aged 14 years in ex-bourbon and ex-Madeira casks, this release is full of sultanas, pineapple, orange zest and warming oak. You'll also find notes of butterscotch, nutmeg and ginger run t. At £97.95, it sits in a competitive bracket, but does it justify its place on the shelf?
Foursquare Distillery has built a reputation for consistency and character. This aged expression represents the region's approach to rum-making at its most characterful. Bottled at 62% ABV, it promises intensity without sacrificing approachability.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, Foursquare Convocation 14 Year Old presents cinnamon bark, butterscotch, polished oak, toffee, dried apricot, vanilla. It is an inviting and well-composed aromatic profile that draws you into the glass with each return.
The palate delivers nutty depth, polished leather, candied orange, brown sugar. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and powerfully concentrated, with each sip revealing new layers of complexity. There is a pleasing harmony between sweetness, oak influence, and natural spirit character that makes this an engaging dram.
The finish is long caramel fade and toasted almond afterglow. It is a finish that rewards patience and invites contemplation — the hallmark of a truly accomplished spirit.
How to Serve
Best enjoyed neat or with a single cube of ice to open up the oak-aged complexity without diluting it unduly. Foursquare Convocation 14 Year Old also performs beautifully in a rum Old Fashioned or a Mai Tai, where its matured character adds depth and sophistication that younger rums cannot match. This is a sipping rum first and foremost — take your time with it and let the warmth build.
The Verdict
Foursquare Convocation 14 Year Old earns a well-deserved 8 out of 9 on our scale, reflecting an exceptional spirit that stands out in even the most competitive company. At £97.95, it offers strong value for the quality on offer and will reward repeat visits. A bottle worth seeking out and one we would happily pour again.
