{"product_id":"foursquare-epilogue-19-year-mark-xxxi-exceptional-cask-selection-rum","title":"Foursquare Epilogue 19 Year Mark XXXI Exceptional Cask Selection Rum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoursquare Epilogue 19 Year Mark XXXI Exceptional Cask Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e is the concluding chapter of one of modern rum's most closely followed limited-edition collections. Aged for an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e19 years entirely in Barbados\u003c\/strong\u003e, Epilogue brings the Exceptional Cask Selection series to a close with a pure expression of long tropical maturation and classic ex-bourbon oak.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at \u003cstrong\u003eFoursquare Rum Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, Epilogue is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle blended rum\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning both pot-still and column-still distillates are produced at the same distillery and then combined into one finished rum. Foursquare uses its copper double-retort pot still alongside its continuous twin-column still, creating a profile that combines the richness and weight of pot-distilled rum with the precision and structure of column distillation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike several previous Exceptional Cask Selection releases that explored wine or fortified-wine maturation, \u003cstrong\u003eMark XXXI returns entirely to ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nineteen years of maturation in Barbados' tropical climate create remarkable concentration, deep oak integration and a layered profile of \u003cstrong\u003ecaramelized citrus, tropical fruit, toffee, brown butter, leather, tobacco and mature American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a formidable \u003cstrong\u003e57% ABV \/ 114 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Epilogue retains both power and remarkable composure. The IWSC awarded the release \u003cstrong\u003eGold Outstanding in 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing a silky, mouth-filling profile of dark chocolate, leather, dried fruit, tobacco and ripe fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this bottle carries particular significance: \u003cstrong\u003eEpilogue is Mark XXXI and the final Exceptional Cask Selection release\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a natural centerpiece for Foursquare collections and an important bottle for enthusiasts of mature, additive-free Barbados rum. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoursquare Exceptional Cask Selection Mark XXXI “Epilogue”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19-year-old Barbados rum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal release in the Exceptional Cask Selection series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57% ABV \/ 114 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750mL U.S. bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged entirely in \u003cstrong\u003eex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully matured for 19 years in Barbados\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle blended rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper double-retort pot still and twin-column distillates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added sugar or coloring reported for the release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited March 2026 bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich citrus, toffee, tropical fruit, leather and tobacco profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 IWSC Gold Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectible final ECS bottling \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright \u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit and caramelized orange\u003c\/strong\u003e layered with tropical fruit, toffee, warm oak, polished leather, tobacco and buttery sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and full-bodied with \u003cstrong\u003enougat, butterscotch, brown butter, caramelized citrus and ripe tropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing deeper leather, tobacco and seasoned-oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and warming with lingering \u003cstrong\u003eorange, toffee, mature oak, cocoa and dry tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eFoursquare Epilogue neat\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn, copita or other tulip-shaped tasting glass. At 57% ABV, allow the rum several minutes in the glass before tasting so the citrus, tropical fruit, caramel and mature oak can open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few drops of water can soften the alcohol and reveal additional \u003cstrong\u003etoffee, orange, brown butter, fruit and tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because of its age, rarity and status as the final Exceptional Cask Selection release, this is best treated primarily as a sipping rum rather than a cocktail ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pairings, try \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, aged Gouda, roasted nuts, crème brûlée, dried fruit or a premium cigar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Foursquare Epilogue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue is \u003cstrong\u003eMark XXXI\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 31st and final release in Foursquare Rum Distillery's Exceptional Cask Selection series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Foursquare Epilogue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries a \u003cstrong\u003e19-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe U.S. release is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e57% ABV \/ 114 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “single blended rum” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt means the rum combines \u003cstrong\u003epot-still and traditional column-still distillates made at the same distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this case, both components come from Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat barrels were used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue matured entirely in \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican oak ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWas it aged entirely in Barbados?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The full \u003cstrong\u003e19-year maturation took place in Barbados\u003c\/strong\u003e at Foursquare Rum Distillery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The release is identified as \u003cstrong\u003enon-chill filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect \u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit, caramelized orange, tropical fruit, toffee, nougat, brown butter, dark chocolate, leather, tobacco and mature oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Epilogue especially collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eMark XXXI and the concluding bottling of the Exceptional Cask Selection series\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it particular significance for collectors who have followed the series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foursquare Rum Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299954733193,"sku":"FOURSQUARE-EPILOGUE-19-YEAR-MARK-XXXI-EXCEPTIONAL-CASK-SELECTION-RUM-750ML","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3013\/8249\/files\/foursquare-rum-distillery-19-year-old-mark-xxxi-epilogue-ex-bourbon-cask-exceptional-cask-selection-single-blended-barbados-rum-750-ml-5305274.webp?v=1788910136","url":"https:\/\/mainstreetliquor.com\/products\/foursquare-epilogue-19-year-mark-xxxi-exceptional-cask-selection-rum","provider":"Main Street Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}