Foursquare 2006/2025 – Distilia for Bar 1802 | Single Cask #38 | 18 Years Old | 59.7% | 700ml

A rare and artisanal single-cask selection, this Foursquare 2006/2025, bottled by Distilia exclusively for Bar 1802 in Paris, represents an exceptional meeting of craftsmanship and terroir. Personally selected by Christopher Bellail, the visionary behind the iconic Bar 1802 at Hotel Monte Cristo, this release captures the unmistakable character of Foursquare - a distillery consistently awarded Best Distillery in the World and celebrated for its transparency, integrity, and mastery of traditional rum making.

Matured for a remarkable 18 years, including 14 years in a tropical climate, this Single Cask #38 was bottled at a powerful 59.7% cask strength, delivering a profile both intense and refined. The label features a hand-painted artistic interpretation of the Bar 1802 interior, created by Artur Ortega, further underscoring the collaboration’s commitment to art, authenticity, and sense of place. This bottling stands as a true celebration of Distilia’s curatorial philosophy and Bar 1802’s spirit of discovery. It forms part of a special project dedicated to the world’s top bars.

Specifications

Type: Rum
Category: Single Cask
Distillery: Foursquare
Bottler: Distilia
Country: Barbados
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: 2025
Age: 18 years (incl. 14 years tropical ageing)
Cask Number: #38
Strength: 59.7% ABV
Size: 700ml

About the Distillery

Located in St. Philip, Barbados, Foursquare Distillery is one of the world’s most acclaimed rum producers, revered for its unwavering dedication to authenticity, natural production methods, and masterful blending. Led by Richard Seale, Foursquare produces some of the most respected rums globally - transparent, additive-free, and shaped by both pot and column distillation. Long-aged single casks such as this 2006 vintage highlight the distillery’s ability to balance power, structure, and finesse, capturing the very essence of Barbadian rum heritage.

About Bar 1802

Nestled within Paris’s literary-inspired Hotel Monte Cristo, Bar 1802 is home to one of the largest and most curated rum collections in Europe. Renowned for its refined atmosphere, exceptional cask selections, and deep respect for rum culture, it has become a destination for connoisseurs worldwide. This exclusive Distilia bottling reflects the bar’s philosophy: celebrating the world’s finest rums through craftsmanship, history, and a passion for exploration.