The Real McCoy 12 Year is an aged Barbados rum from the Foursquare Distillery, matured for twelve years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) with no added sugar, flavouring or colouring.
The rum is named for Bill McCoy, the Prohibition-era rum runner whose honest, unadulterated spirits are said to have given rise to the phrase "the real McCoy". This 12-year expression carries the same commitment to authenticity: distilled and aged at Foursquare in Barbados, it delivers genuine depth from over a decade in oak while staying true to a dry, additive-free style. The Real McCoy rums are small-batch and have won more than 100 awards worldwide.
The nose offers Demerara sugar with maple candy. The palate brings candied vanilla and caramel, and the finish is rich, smooth and lingering.
A rum with a story, it makes a fine gift for rum and whisky lovers alike.
Enjoy it neat, over a large cube or in a premium rum cocktail.
Aged rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, shaped by the sugarcane, the still and the warm climates where it matures, which speed up the interaction between spirit and wood.
Barbados is often called the birthplace of rum, and its rums are known for a balanced, elegant style that blends pot and column still spirit.
Ageing in ex-bourbon casks gives the rum its vanilla and caramel notes, while the warm Caribbean climate means twelve years in wood brings a depth that would take far longer in cooler places.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Demerara sugar and maple candy.
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Palate: Candied vanilla and caramel.
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Finish: Rich, smooth and lingering.
Specifications
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Producer: Foursquare Distillery
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Style: Aged Barbados Rum, no added sugar
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Age: 12 years
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Cask / Finish: Ex-bourbon casks
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Barbados
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or over a large cube, or stir it into an Old Fashioned. It pairs with grilled pineapple, dark chocolate or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the real McCoy?
Bill McCoy, a Prohibition-era rum runner known for honest spirits.
Where is it made?
At the Foursquare Distillery in Barbados.
Is sugar added?
No sugar, flavouring or colouring is added.
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