Foursquare Principia – Exceptional Cask Selection – Velier – 2008/2017 – 70 cl – 62% ABV Highly sought-after release from Foursquare Rum Distillery’s renowned Exceptional Cask Selection, considered one of the benchmark series in modern premium rum. Principia was created by blending the distillates directly in the barrel (“Blended in the barrel”), combining spirits produced from the distillery’s two traditional stills: * Copper Double Retort Pot Still * Traditional Coffey Still The rum was entirely tropical-aged at Foursquare Distillery in Barbados: * 3 years in ex-Bourbon casks * 6 years in ex-Sherry casks Bottled at full Barrel Proof without dilution. Specifications: * Distillery: Foursquare Rum Distillery * Origin: Barbados * Distilled: 2008 * Bottled: November 2017 * Exceptional Cask Selection * Principia * Single Blended Rum * Double Maturation * 100% tropical maturation * Barrel Proof * 62% ABV * 70 cl * Limited release of 5,400 bottles Principia is regarded as one of the flagship expressions of the Exceptional Cask Selection, appreciated for its balance between ex-Bourbon maturation and extended ex-Sherry ageing. Condition: * Original sealed bottle. * Original presentation box included. * Excellent fill level. * Minor storage and handling marks on the presentation box, visible in the photographs. * Professionally stored. Important notice: The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the exact lot offered for sale. Minor imperfections, ageing marks, storage wear or small defects affecting the bottle, labels, capsule or presentation box may be present and may not be individually mentioned. Prospective bidders are therefore encouraged to carefully examine all photographs before placing bids.