St Lucia Distillers Chairman's Reserve Original Rum 700mL is a dark amber rum offering balance of pot still complexity and subtle sweetness with notes of banana, caramelised fruits and vanilla, savouring flavours of chocolate, golden raisin and clove culminating in smooth, creamy finish. Expertly crafted with well-balanced structure from marriage of aged rums distilled from Coffey and pot stills, average age 5 years. Flagship St Lucian rum known for harmonious well-rounded finesse and style with tremendous character, ideal for connoisseurs seeking perfect rum for cocktails and sipping experiences.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished dark amber rum presents a rich colour with brilliant clarity and warm highlights, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of marriage of aged rums distilled from Coffey column stills and copper pot stills aged separately by batch and type of still in ex-Bourbon barrels, showcasing the artisanal craftsmanship of St Lucia Distillers.
Aroma
The nose reveals balance of pot still complexity and subtle sweetness with notes of banana, caramelised fruits and vanilla. The bouquet showcases remarkable depth with flavours of chocolate, golden raisin and clove, creating an aromatic profile that defines this expertly crafted flagship St Lucian rum with harmonious well-rounded finesse and style.
Palate
Notes of banana, caramelised fruits and vanilla dominate the palate with flavours of chocolate, golden raisin and clove creating exceptional balance. The palate displays remarkable character from marriage of aged rums aged separately by batch and type of still in ex-Bourbon barrels, then blended and rested in oak vats for additional six months with average age of blend 5 years. The finish is smooth and creamy, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship of well-balanced structure perfect for any occasion, tremendous character for cocktails and sipping experiences from flagship St Lucian rum.
Pairs With
This versatile Caribbean rum pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, sticky toffee pudding, banana desserts, caramelised fruit tarts, vanilla ice cream, golden raisin cake, spiced dishes, aged cheddar, premium cigars, cola, ginger beer, or enjoyed neat to appreciate the smooth creamy character, making it ideal for sophisticated entertaining and special occasions, showcasing the harmonious well-rounded finesse with tremendous character that connoisseurs appreciate.
