Chairman‘s Reserve Master’s Selection (Renbjer Fine Spirits 20th Anniversary 2004-2024)

An intriguing 12-year-old rum from Saint Lucia, the Chairman's Reserve Master’s Selection offers smoky, earthy notes with hints of leather, reminiscent of peated whisky.

8.3  / 10  (32 reviews)

Complex, smoky, whisky-like; uniquely intriguing rum.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Unique smoky character
    • High ABV intensity

    Chairman‘s Reserve Master’s Selection (Renbjer Fine Spirits 20th Anniversary 2004-2024) is a limited edition rum distilled in 2009 at Saint Lucia Distillers. Aged for 12 years, its distinct 60.5% ABV presents a profile reminiscent of peated whisky, highlighting smoky, tar, and earthy notes. User reviews emphasize its complexity, likening it to a blend of tropical fruitiness with a unique rubber and leathery touch. While some appreciate its experimental nature and pronounced smokiness, others find the whisky-like influence overpowering. This complex, potent spirit's character continues to surprise, with each tasting offering fresh insights. With only 227 bottles released, it presents an intriguing tasting experience for rum aficionados.

    Aroma

    Smoky Tar Earthy Vegetal

    Taste

    Smoky Leather Tar Nutty

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3  / 10  (32 reviews)
    Top 40% Saint Lucia

    "Edit Edit: Irgendwie finde ich ihn umso besser je öfter ich ihn probiere. Abgefahrenes Teil, das Chairman’s untypisch ist, doch äußerst interessant, aber doch zu nahe an einem whisky Edit: Für mich ein Chairman’s außerhalb der Range die ich sonst so kannte aber auch nicht wirklich schlecht nur anders. Muß man sich wohl erst dran gewöhnen. Hatte auch irgendwie eine Minznote geschmeckt nachdem er länger geatmet hat. Voll verwirrend. Halte mich mit der Bewertung zurück, bis die Samples raus sind. Mein Tipp, gebt eurem Dram erstmal gut Zeit. Werde demnächst meine Notizen dann nachtragen."

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    7.9 / 10
    Review by: zabo

    "Hätte hier niemals auf einen Chairman's getippt. Die Intensität am Gaumen gefällt mir sehr. Dieser Rum kommt mit ordentlich angenehmer warmer dreckiger Power am Gaumen, irgendwie erdig, adstringierend, maritim und rostig. Der Abgang läuft sehr metallisch-citrusfruchtig aus. Der Alkohol könnte besser eingebunden sein. Total interessanter Chairman's. Über Geschäcker lässt sich streiten, dieser Rum hier hat viel Streitpotential. Ich finde ihn gelungen und ohne den Abgang hätte es hier auch mehr Punkte gegeben."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Dr.Django

    "Die Nase beginnt u gewöhnlich: trocken staubig – etwas an Enzian erinnernd. Eigentlich trifft es Enzian ziemlich genau. Riecht wie französischer Enzian-Likör (Suze oder Salers) Darunter liegen Karamell, Holz, Trockenfrüchte, etwas Rauch, viel Pflanzliches und nach einer Weile auch etwas (vorwiegend kontinentale) Frucht. Auch am Gaumen ist die staubige heu-artig pflanzliche Enzian-Note wieder da. Auf jeden Fall ein ungewöhnlicher Chairman’s und lohnenswert für alle, die auch jenseits der Fruchtigkeit glücklich werden. Mir gefällt er eigentlich."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Serge

    "Well, this bottling doesn't really have anything to do with a Chairman's anymore. It reminds me more of a Scottish peaty whisky... with a little burnt caramel and roasted nuts. It obviously seems to be an experiment and has gone wrong for me. The whisky influence is too strong, especially in the finish."

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    5.4 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird
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    Details about this rum

    Brand
    Chairman‘s Reserve
    RumX ID
    RX19868
    ABV
    60,5%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2009
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    12 years
    No. of bottles
    227
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Saint Lucia Distillers 2009 &nbsp; 12yr &nbsp; 60,5% Chairman‘s Reserve Master’s Selection (Renbjer Fine Spirits 20th Anniversary 2004-2024)

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    The RumX community has already added 21 bottles to their collections:

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    5
    Open rate
    38%
    Ø Market value
    82€

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    About the Saint Lucia Distillers distillery

    The Saint Lucia Distillers distillery is located in Saint Lucia. Rums from Saint Lucia Distillers have been reviewed 3,960 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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