Barbados 1998 is a true gem of The Colours of Rum collection being one of the oldest Foursquare Rums ever bottled. It was distilled using just a column still, and matured in Ex-Bourbon cask for 22 years (of which 7 years in the tropics). There are only 244 of bottles of this ultra-rare spirit. Cask 12. Whiskyfun.com review: Colour: deep gold. Nose: this one seems to be softer, but then again, at this strength, we shan't nose it deeply. Some fudge, apparently, roasted peanuts, praline and nougat… We'll see… With water: some gentle meaty tones, roast chicken (KFC - apologies), otherwise sweet herbal liqueurs, a wee rooty side… Mouth (neat): rather Cuban-style, it seems. A higher proportion of column rum? With water: super good lighter style, without much body but within this very style, it's probably on the podium. Caramelised popcorn in your glass. Finish: medium, rather light, sweet. I'm reminded of elderberry liqueur. Comments: light rum at its best. Even die-hard malt aficionados would enjoy this, though.”. Note: 86 points