How Much Does R.l. Seales 12Yr Rum Cost in 2026?
R.l. Seales 12Yr Rum — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $42.00 | $1.65 | $2.49 | 16.9 |
About R.l. Seales 12Yr Rum
R.L. Seale's 12 Year Barbados Rum is a premium molasses-based rum from Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, blended from pot and column still distillates and aged a minimum of 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels under tropical climate, bottled at 46% ABV without added sugar or flavors. What makes it special is its exceptional balance of rich complexity, woody depth, and pure expression of Barbados rum heritage, earning high praise for flavor (58/70) and overall score (87/100) as a fantastic daily sipper and cocktail base. Ideal for rum enthusiasts, whiskey lovers transitioning to aged spirits, and those seeking value at $42 for 750ml—far superior to many in its $40 price range. It stands out in the aged rum category against sweetened competitors by offering unadulterated tropical fruit, spice, and oak profiles, making it a cult favorite from a distillery renowned for accolades.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The aroma bursts with treacle, sassafras, baking spices, incense, bounty chocolate, sour cherries, sultanas, peppermint, cinnamon, black pepper, and orange zest. Toasted coconut, caramelized pineapple, vanilla, and banana chips add tropical allure. Oak influence shines through with ginger, cacao nibs, tobacco, and dusty nutmeg notes.
👅 Palate
On the palate, toasted caramel, sweet plantain, barrel spice, peppercorn, brown sugar, dark chocolate, brownies, dried fruits, ginger biscuits, and ripe peaches deliver velvety texture and great balance. Touches of cacao, tropical fruits, vanilla, raspberries, black coffee, and burnt orange zest provide acidity and woody reinforcement without sweetness. Charred barrel heat and cigar-like smokiness enhance the smooth, exotic mouthfeel.
✨ Finish
The long finish lingers with tobacco, wood, dried fruits, and a smoked cigar quality. Subtle pepper and oak echoes provide satisfying depth.
Popular Cocktails with R.l. Seales 12Yr Rum
Old Fashioned — Muddle sugar and bitters, add R.L. Seale's 12 Year Rum, ice, and orange twist for a rum-twisted whiskey classic.
Manhattan — Stir R.L. Seale's 12 Year Rum with sweet vermouth and bitters over ice, strain into a chilled glass with cherry.
Sazerac — Rinse absinthe in glass, stir R.L. Seale's 12 Year Rum with sugar, Peychaud's bitters and ice, then strain and garnish with lemon peel.
Food Pairings
Smoked meats, Dark chocolate, Cigars, Grilled pineapple, Spicy Caribbean cuisine
