Review #: 315
Description: Doorly’s 12 Year
Spirit: Rum
Background: This is another in the Doorly’s line, exclusively sold by Total Wine in the U.S. Distilled by Foursquare in Barbados, this one is aged 12 years and a blend of 90% ex-bourbon and 10% Madeira. It retails under $30 and often goes on sale for close to $20, so let’s give it a taste.
Distillery – Foursquare
Bottler – Foursquare
Brand – Doorly’s
Selection – N/A
ABV – 40%
Age – 12 Years
Nose – Cherry, apple, brown sugar, roasted coffee beans, molasses, chocolate covered bananas. The notes are distinct but aren’t very heavy.
Taste – Banana, caramel, apple, vanilla, butterscotch
Finish – Pleasant with molasses, tobacco, oak, butterscotch
Score: 5
Would I buy a bottle? Yes
Thoughts: To me, this is a perfect bottle to buy for someone or bring to a party. It’s complex enough and killer for the price point. It’s an excellent example of high quality, no dosage rum at a lower proof that anyone can enjoy, especially people just starting out their rum journey. I think the 12 year adds a layer of oak complexity rather than the sweetness of the 8 year, though both are great for the price.