Independent Bottler High n’ Wicked Releases Irish Whiskey Finished in Foursquare Rum Casks

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On Monday, the American independent whiskey importer and bottler High n’ Wicked announced its latest singular limited release: a single grain Irish whiskey finished in Foursquare Rum Distillery barrels.

The whiskey is distilled from an unusual mashbill composed of 95% corn (French maize) and 5% malted barley. The whiskey was initially aged in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished for six months in casks that previously held Foursquare’s award-winning “Mark X 2007” Barbados Rum.

The whiskey was a collaboration between Noel Sweeney, the former master distiller and master blender of the Irish distillery, Cooley, and Richard Seale of Foursquare.

“We got the Dream Team for this one,” High n’ Wicked founder and CEO Lyons Brown said in a news release. “Foursquare has risen to the pinnacle of the rum world and is quickly becoming a global icon in spirits. We expect to work with Richard on additional releases in the future.”

Bottled at 100 proof, the new whiskey is available in select U.S. markets and online here for a suggested retail price of $79.99 per 750-milliliter bottle.

“Foursquare’s ‘Mark X 2007’ was a highly expressive and complex Barbados rum and these casks married beautifully with the nuanced and subtle characters of this exquisite Single Grain Irish Whiskey,” Seale said in the news release. “Seeing this collaboration come together from such a long-standing partner in our Exceptional Cask Selections importer, Altamar Brands, and through High n’ Wicked, has been a genuine pleasure.”

Last year, Bardstown Bourbon Company released a delightful whiskey finished in Foursquare rum barrels.

High n’ Wicked SLR No. 7 ‘Foursquare Mark X 2007’ Cask Finished Single Grain Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes, Via the Brands

Nose: Coconut, treacle, lemon peel, almond, nougat, fig, and vanilla

Taste: Subtle tropical notes of clove and cinnamon followed by rich caramel and candied hazelnuts

Finish: Lingers gently and finishes soft with a hint of custard

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