Foursquare Distillery Doorly's XO Barbados Rum 70 cl

Product Information

Seale acquired Doorly's in 1993 and, in keeping its history, decided that it would become an export brand. Besides, Doorly's has other releases with age statements at 5 years old, 8 years old and 14 years old.

I usually drink whisk(e)y and bourbon, and the first thing I noticed is that it's got a pretty strong bourbon flavour profile to it. Doorly’s rum is produced in Barbados by Foursquare Distillery, a family owned and operated firm which was founded in the 1920’s and is today run by Richard Seale, the 4th generation of the family. Now before I carry on I’ll mention that all the rums in the Doorly’s range are chill filtered and, besides the 3YO, have caramel colouring added (E150A) for visual consistency – this type of caramel is added in small amounts and does not affect the taste.

The Foursquare Distillery occupies the site of a former sugar factory that dates back to 1636 and, as one of the most modern and efficient rum distilleries in the world, is designed to be both highly energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Doorly's XO Barbados Rum is an expertly crafted blend of rums aged for 5-12 years then matured in Oloroso sherry casks for extra complexity. Doorly’s 12 Year Old is molasses based, pot and column distilled and aged for 12 years in both ex-Bourbon and ex-Madeira wine casks. Accolades include “Rum Producer of the Year” from the ISC for 8 consecutive and most recently in 2023! This is considered to be one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly rum distilleries of rum in the world.

L. Seale’s built a distillery on the site of an old sugar factory, known nowadays as Foursquare Distillery and all those rums are now produced there rather than sourced from other distilleries. If this is not an acceptable solution please advise us in the 'Add A Comment' section at the checkout. Innovation means that distillation is performed under vacuum and thus at a lower temperature producing a better quality spirit.Thanks to the 1906 legislation their profession as blenders was better established as they were able to purchase rum in high quantities, blend it and sell it under their own label. How exciting tasting limited releases from independent bottlers may be, masses are waiting for those mainstream rums and if you make an analysis of the full lineup, that’s just LOTS of added value and one of the best posts I’ve read on this site :). The palate is greeted with a spirited dance of spice and an indulgent oiliness that ignites the senses.

Although you may not be familiar with the Rum Duty Act of 1906 in Barbados, the ramifications of this legislation was significant in forging the landscape of Bajan rum since its enactment. If you are looking for a specific bottle requirement it is recommended that you verify with us before making a purchase. The flavour comes from the distillate and ageing in good quality barrels, in Barbados, for a substantial period of time. The XO is distinguished by a second maturation phase in Spanish oloroso sherry casks, which gives it an extra aroma finish and a unique flavour profile to savour.

Made at Foursquare Rum Distillery in St Philip, Barbados, one of the few remaining independent family owned producers in the Caribbean. Spices galore on this one, kicking us off is some Ginger and Cinnamon before a Madeira Sweetness comes in to play with a Thick Jam like texture alongside before an Oak, Nutmeg and Giger infusion come to finish off. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. L. Seale’s who kept the tradition and made Doorly’s their main export brand – they even kept the signature colourful macaw on the labels. This is on the woodier, drier side but it works beautifully and I will sip this on any occasion, preferably neat.