{"product_id":"foursquare-probitas-rum","title":"Foursquare Probitas Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoursquare Probitas White Rum. Foursquare Rum Distillery, Saint Philip, Barbados \u0026amp; Hampden Estate, Trelawny, Jamaica — the first direct inter-island collaboration in Caribbean rum history, blending Foursquare's refined Barbadian distillates with Hampden's characterful Jamaican pot still rum into a white rum of extraordinary complexity, bottled without added sugar, flavoring, color, or any adulteration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eProbitas is Latin for honesty — and the name reflects both the ethos of the two distilleries behind it and the philosophy encoded in the bottle. Richard Seale of Foursquare and Luca Gargano conceived Probitas as a demonstration of what white rum can be when produced without compromise: a rum that needs nothing added because the raw distillates are already exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThree rums are blended in Probitas: an unaged Foursquare Coffey column still rum (for clean structure and elegance), a 2-year pot still rum also from Foursquare (adding richness and body), and an unaged pot still rum from Hampden Estate in Jamaica using their OWH marque (low-ester by Hampden standards but high-ester by any other measure, lending the Jamaican funk and tropical fruit character that makes Probitas unmistakable). No distillery from two different Caribbean islands had ever formally collaborated on a single spirit before — Probitas was genuinely historic at its release. Non-chill filtered at 47% ABV. 93 points, Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully creamy — custard and vanilla, fresh tropical fruit, citrus, and a basket of plantain, mascarpone, and strawberry. Subtle grassy, vegetal cane quality from the Hampden pot still. Baking spice underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully textured and oily — far more body than most white rums. Molasses and kola nut, marshmallow, banana, guava. Grassy underripe mango and coconut oil from the Jamaican component. Marzipan and subtle allspice weave through.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with black pepper, allspice, and grilled pineapple that linger clearly. Creamy texture throughout; the warmth of 47% carries the spice trail well after the sip.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistilleries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foursquare Rum Distillery, Saint Philip, Barbados (Coffey still + pot still) \u0026amp; Hampden Estate, Trelawny, Jamaica (pot still, OWH marque)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Seale, Foursquare\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended White Rum — Barbados \u0026amp; Jamaica\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unaged Foursquare Coffey column still + 2-year Foursquare pot still + unaged Hampden Estate pot still\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sugar, flavoring, color, or additives. Non-chill filtered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93 points, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Foursquare Probitas taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully creamy on the nose with custard, vanilla, tropical fruit, plantain, and strawberry. The palate is fully textured and oily with molasses, kola nut, marshmallow, banana, guava, and marzipan. The finish has black pepper, allspice, and grilled pineapple in a long, creamy close.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Probitas historically significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e It was the first direct formal collaboration between distilleries from two different Caribbean islands. No Barbadian and Jamaican distillery had previously partnered to produce a single spirit together — making it a genuinely historic moment in Caribbean rum history.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called \"white rum\" if it has aged components?\u003c\/strong\u003e Probitas contains a 2-year Foursquare pot still component, which gives it more body and complexity than a standard unaged white rum. It is filtered to crystal clarity but not charcoal-stripped of character — it is non-chill filtered, preserving its oils and texture at 47% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan I sip Probitas neat or is it just a cocktail rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. At 47% ABV with no filtration stripping its character, Probitas is genuinely rewarding neat or with a splash of water. It also stands up beautifully to any cocktail requiring white rum — Daiquiri, Ti' Punch, Mai Tai — where its complexity elevates the drink significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Hampden OWH marque?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hampden Estate classifies its rums by ester level — from low to extreme. OWH is Hampden's lowest-ester marque, making it the most approachable and versatile for blending. 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