Chairman’s Reserve Finest St Lucia Rum (70cl, 40%)

• Aroma: Rich and aromatic, with strong notes of tropical fruit, specifically cooked banana, raisins, and caramelised fruits, balanced with spicy oak vanilla.
• Palate: Well-rounded and smooth, featuring cooked apples, banana bread, and toffee, transitioning into a deeper profile of chocolate, tobacco, and clove.
• Finish: Medium to long, offering a lingering spiciness, creamy butterscotch, and warm oak.
• Style: It strikes a balance between Bajan-style smoothness and a hint of Jamaican-style funk, giving it a unique character. 

• Sipping: Due to its smoothness, many reviewers consider it an excellent, affordable sipping rum, particularly for those who appreciate a full-bodied, authentic style.
• Cocktails: It is widely recognized as a versatile, high-end “workhorse” for cocktails, particularly in a Mai Tai, where its pot-still funk shines. 

• Value for Money: It consistently scores high for offering high-tier quality at a moderate price point (often priced between £27-£32).
• No Added Sugar: Unlike many popular rums, Chairman’s Reserve is frequently highlighted as having no added sugar or sweetener, allowing the natural flavours to shine.
• Quality Ingredients: The brand uses its own proprietary yeast and a blend of aged column and pot still rums. 

• Vs. The Forgotten Casks: While the Original is great, “The Forgotten Casks” is a slightly more premium, aged version (6-11 years) with a more intense, sweeter flavor profile.
• Vs. Spiced: The Spiced version is highly regarded as one of the best “real” spiced rums on the market, using natural spices and bois bande bark rather than artificial flavouring. 

Chairman’s Reserve is a St Lucian Rum blended from pot still and continuous still rums.

Nose: Rich, aromatic. Very fruity on the nose. Peppery.

Palate: Cooked apples, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla and Demerara sugar.

Finish: Sweet, creamy and very fruity.