Foursquare ‘Convocation’ Exceptional Cask Selection 14yr Rum

Foursquare “Convocation” Exceptional Cask Selection 14 Year is a statement rum from one of the most respected names in Barbados. As Mark XXVIII in the Exceptional Cask Selection series, Convocation brings together carefully chosen casks that spent a full 14 years aging in the Caribbean climate, resulting in a spirit of impressive depth and precision. 

At its core, Convocation is a single blended molasses rum, distilled entirely at Foursquare in a combination of traditional copper pot still and twin-column still distillates. This marriage of still types delivers both structure and elegance: the pot still brings weight and character, while the column still adds lift and definition. 

The real magic lies in the cask work. Convocation is built from rums aged entirely in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-Madeira casks, with some parcels seeing time in both, creating a complex web of flavors. From bourbon you get vanilla, caramel, and seasoned oak; from Madeira, layers of dried fruit, citrus peel, and subtle nuttiness. Together, they create a profile that moves effortlessly between ripe tropical fruit and richer, dessert-like notes. Expect aromas of warm vanilla, toasted coconut, citrus zest, and berry fruit, supported by hints of tobacco and gentle oxidative character. On the palate, concentrated dried and tropical fruits, toffee, and baking spice are framed by firm but refined oak and a long, persistent finish. 

Bottled at cask strength 62% ABV, Convocation is unapologetically full-bodied but remarkably composed for its proof. A splash of water opens up additional layers of fruit, spice, and chocolatey depth without diluting its character. Importantly, this is rum in its purest form: no added sugar, no flavoring, no artificial color, and no chill-filtration, just slow tropical aging and meticulous blending. 

For rum enthusiasts and collectors, Foursquare Convocation is both a serious sipping rum and a benchmark example of what long-aged, additive-free Barbados rum can be: complex, honest, and profoundly satisfying.