At Four Seasons Resort Nevis, rarity meets ritual with the unveiling of a bespoke 14-year-aged Crowned Monkey Rum—an ultra-limited release crafted exclusively for the resort’s iconic Crowded Monkey Rum Bar.
Created to mark the resort’s anniversary, the first bottle—Number 001—commands an extraordinary $29,000, instantly positioning it as a coveted collector’s piece. Only a single barrel was produced, yielding just 345 bottles, each offering a rare taste of Caribbean heritage and craftsmanship.
Distilled at Barbados’ renowned Foursquare Rum Distillery, the spirit was aged for 14 years in a single Jim Beam bourbon cask. Its journey spans continents—beginning in the tropics, maturing in cooler climates, and returning to the Caribbean for its final year before being hand-bottled in Nevis.
The result is a beautifully layered rum with a velvety texture and refined notes of caramel, golden raisins, and vanilla, finishing with whispers of toffee, honey, and soft florals. The label itself pays homage to Nevis—celebrating the island’s lush landscape and its playful vervet monkeys, the inspiration behind both the name and the bar.
For those seeking a more accessible indulgence, select numbered bottles are available from $288, with pours offered at $22—or experienced in the bar’s signature cocktail, The Peak.