The Real McCoy 3 Year Old Rum
The Real McCoy 3 Year Old Rum is Prohibition history in a glass — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), a Barbados "single blended" rum (pot and column stills from one estate) distilled at Foursquare and aged 3 years in heavily charred ex-bourbon barrels, with no added sugar, caramel or flavoring — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 3 years in heavily charred American oak ex-bourbon barrels
- Origin: Foursquare Distillery, St. Philip, Barbados — master distiller Richard Seale
- Base: blackstrap molasses + pure spring water; charcoal-filtered
- Additives: none — no sugar, caramel, or flavoring
The Rum Runner's Namesake
The brand is named for Captain Bill McCoy, the Prohibition-era rum runner whose uncut, unadulterated cargo was so reliably honest that "the real McCoy" entered the language — and founder Bailey Pryor built this rum in that spirit, under the supervision of Foursquare's Richard Seale. Pot and column distillates from the single estate are blended, aged three full years in the Barbados heat, and charcoal-filtered to a pale gold without a drop of added sugar or coloring. Browse the full rum selection at Del Mesa Liquor, and don't miss the older expressions from The Real McCoy.
Tasting Notes
Bright citrus and delicate floral notes over soft vanilla, banana and buttery oak. The palate is silky — caramel, coconut sweetness, ripe banana and marzipan — with a light, refreshing finish.
How to Enjoy
The honest cocktail rum: a daiquiri is the litmus test, and this one passes easily. Also shines in a Rum Old Fashioned or a simple highball with lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Real McCoy rum made?
At Foursquare Distillery in St. Philip, Barbados, under the supervision of master distiller Richard Seale.
Is The Real McCoy 3 Year rum sweetened?
No — it's made with no added sugar, caramel coloring, or flavoring.
What is "single blended" rum?
A blend of pot-still and column-still distillates produced at a single distillery estate — here, Foursquare.
Is The Real McCoy 3 Year good for cocktails?
Yes — its clean, honest profile was built for classics like the daiquiri.
An honest rum at an honest age statement — get The Real McCoy 3 Year Old Rum delivered by ordering online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.