Chamarel VSOP 5yr 41%

Woody, complex, but sharp; worth a try.

Chamarel VSOP Rum delivers a woody, peppery profile with subtle dried fruit notes. Its complexity is intriguing, although balance may vary among palates.



How does this rum taste?

  • Rich woody aroma
  • Smooth finish
  • Complex flavor profile

Chamarel VSOP Rum is a premium spirit hailing from Mauritius, crafted using sugar cane juice and aged for five years. Distilled with both pot and column stills, this rum offers a predominantly woody aroma enriched with notes of vanilla, caramel, and dried fruits. Upon tasting, it presents a woody and peppery profile with hints of dried fruit and oak, but some find it overshadowed by an alcoholic sharpness. The finish is smooth yet delivers a subtle acidity that might appeal less to those preferring mellower flavors. While its creamy texture and complex nose are appreciated, the overall balance seems to divide opinions among enthusiasts.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Vanilla Caramel Grapes

Taste

Woody Peppery Alcoholic Dry

Finish

Fruity Woody Spice Light

How is this rum rated?

6.8/10
54 reviews
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6.1/10

"It’s too little of everything to really catch me. Weak aromas of fruit, wood, vanilla, butterscotch and herbs. At the palate the aromas is there as flavors with an ok balance between dryness and sweetness."

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7.4/10

"Le nez est d'abord boisé. De la vanille également. Pas dingue. En bouche, le bois est dominant et puis une amertume mêlée d'acidité prend le pas. Raisin ou fût de cognac je pense. Malheureusement, ça marche moyennement bien. Très différent du XO que j'avais plutôt apprécié. Et clairement un ton en dessous."

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5.0/10

"Gar nicht so mein Ding, da für das Alter noch viel zu unausgewogen und ruppig. Der Alkohol ist dominant, das ganze Destillat schmeckt medizinisch und unfertig."

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7.5/10

"Pur jus ! 90% colonne et 10% pot still"

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX162
ABV
41%
Category
Pot & Column Still Rum
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Age
5 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<50€
Type of spirit
Rum
Chamarel 5yr &nbsp; 41% VSOP

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
49€

The RumX community has already added 65 bottles to their collections:

closed
47
opened
12
emptied
6
Open rate
28%

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About the Chamarel distillery

The Chamarel distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Chamarel have been reviewed 568 times with an average of 7.5/10.


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