Velier Chamarel Indian Ocean Stills

This Mauritian rum from Chamarel Distillery reveals dynamic aromas and robust flavors with distinct vegetal and anise notes but shows a prominent alcohol presence.

7.7  / 10  (48 reviews)

Distinct, dynamic, with complex vegetal notes.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Unique and dynamic flavor profile
    • Intriguing vegetal and anise notes
    • Appealing tropical and caramel aromas

    The Indian Ocean Stills rum, produced by Chamarel Distillery in Mauritius and bottled by Velier, is crafted from sugar cane juice using a column still, aged for four years. At 58% ABV, it presents an intriguing profile with aromas of vanilla, mirabelle plum, and cognac, while its taste combines vegetal, anise, and slight caramel notes. Users note its dynamic evolution from nose to palate, a common trait among agricoles. It has a robust alcohol presence that some find overpowering, indicating it might benefit from further aging. While some appreciate its complex composition and uniqueness, others feel it lacks integration and depth, although it remains a solid representation of Mauritian rum.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Mirabelle plum Cognac Anise

    Taste

    Vegetal Anise Salty Caramelized

    How is this rum rated?

    7.7  / 10  (48 reviews)

    "Etwas zu alkoholisch."

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    7.4 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

    "As you would expect from the score, not a real highlight ... but not too bad either. Stone fruit and apple with aniseed, vanilla and vegetal notes as well as some wood and tobacco. A little too alcoholic and rather nothing you would need a bottle of (even if it is quite nice itself)"

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    7.5 / 10
    Review by: Serge

    "Not bad, but a rum too expression- and profile-less. Could probably have used a few more years of storage - especially in the mouth, the alcohol still stands out noticeably even after some time in the air, the rest of the bouquet is pleasing, but too interchangeable. A pleasing drop, not a highlight. There are more interesting from Chamarel, although at least so far primarily rums of comparatively younger age (and also rather rarely in barrel strength) are bottled there."

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    7.1 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "This rum was spectacular in the way that the nose was significantly different from the palate. The nose is light and elegant with tropical fruits, grass and some vanilla. The palate on the other hand is fruity with a warm touch and a lightly smoky wood flavour. The finish is fruity with chocolate and a very light pinch of barrel. Price to quality is very good."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX955
    ABV
    58%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2014
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    4 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Chamarel 2014 &nbsp; 4yr &nbsp; 58% Indian Ocean Stills

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    Open rate
    35%
    Ø Market value
    61€

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    About the Chamarel distillery

    The Chamarel distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Chamarel have been reviewed 694 times with an average of 7.5/10.

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