Foursquare 2008 ~ The Roots
Lot #20931
Hammer price: € 170
This lot was featured in the July 2026 ~ Rum Special auction.
Get to know the lot
Category
Rum
Country
Barbados
Distillery
Foursquare Rum Distillery
Bottler
The Roots
Type
Rum
Strength
57,1%
cask strength
Volume
70cl.
Vintage
2008
Bottled
2023
Age
15 yo
calculated age
Bottling series
Have Grown Into
Bottles
271
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