The Chairman's Reserve 2011 Master's Selection (Salon du Rhum) is a distinguished rum from Saint Lucia Distillers, renowned for its craftsmanship and attention to detail. Distilled in 2011 from molasses using both pot and column stills, this exceptional rum has been aged for 8 years in ex-bourbon casks, culminating in a limited release of just 317 bottles. With an ABV of 46%, it presents a complex and multifaceted profile that captivates the senses. On the nose, expect a delightful array of aromas including caramel, dried fruit, marmalade, cinnamon, and vanilla. The palate reveals a harmonious blend of dried fruit, yellow fruits, orange peel, young wood, and thyme. Additional notes of metallic and roasted wood, with hints of thyme, anise, green pepper, and licorice, further enhance its complexity. While some reviewers mention a somewhat flat and one-dimensional profile with metallic, sour, and bitter elements, others appreciate the unique and memorable tasting experience it offers. This rum has a golden color and a sweet nose with hints of breakfast cereals, vanilla, and citrus. On the palate, it delivers notes of leather, tannins, and caramel, with a mid-long finish that brings out burnt wood and floral hints. Despite minor flaws such as alcohol integration and complexity, this rum remains a well-regarded St. Lucia release. Overall, Chairman's Reserve 2011 Master's Selection offers a unique blend of sweet, smoky, and bitter notes, making it a versatile and satisfying dram for rum enthusiasts.
This rum is a limited release of only 317 bottles, distilled from molasses using both pot and column stills and aged for 8 years in ex-bourbon casks, resulting in a complex and multifaceted profile.
While some reviewers find this release a bit one-dimensional compared to others like the 2005 Vintage, it still offers a unique and memorable tasting experience with its distinctive blend of flavors.
The main tasting notes include dried fruit, yellow fruits, orange peel, leather, tannins, caramel, and hints of thyme, anise, green pepper, and licorice.
Milk chocolate, dried apricot, roasted elements, lemon, vanilla, cinnamon, marmalade.
Milk chocolate, bitterness, dried apricot, pastries, roasted flavors, tannins.
Dryness, iodine, mocha, milk chocolate, bitterness, sourness, alcohol.
The Chairman's Reserve 2011 Master's Selection offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile, blending sweet, smoky, and bitter notes with hints of dried fruit, vanilla, and roasted elements. Despite some minor drawbacks, it remains a unique and satisfying rum experience.
As a rum enthusiast, I find the Chairman's Reserve 2011 Master's Selection to be a compelling bottle with a wealth of character. While it may not have the coherence of its 2005 counterpart, it stands out for its intriguing complexity and diverse flavor profile. The interplay of sweet, smoky, and bitter notes, along with a variety of spices, makes it an enjoyable and memorable dram. Cheers to Chairman's Reserve for their dedication to crafting distinctive rums!
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