Chairman's Reserve 1931 rum from St. Lucia Distillers was made as a tribute to the founder, Denis Barnard, and the year he established the distillery, 1931. The rum marries a blend of both molasses and agricole rum, distilled in both Coffey and pot stills, which are then aged in both bourbon and Port casks. It's quite a varied spread. The complex spirit is then presented in an elegant decanter, complete with wooden stopper.
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In the glass the rum is a very dark brown with an orange hue. The nose is familiar and welcoming. Pine cones and forests in full bloom, mingle alongside a slightly briny note. Further aromas of dark chocolate, coffee and caramel put in an appearance as the complexity builds.
Further nosing reveals a slightly bourbon-esque note of charred wood and vanilla. Peaches and raisins are also coming through the more I nose. There is a slightly sweeter note – which I think may be from the agricole style component. A little hint of grassy freshness is definitely there.
Sipped, this is a very complex blend of rums. In the past I have suggested that the 1931's were maybe a little over complicated. This definitely has got the balance right. The flavors are well defined and there is a lot going on but it's all well balanced and each component really makes its mark.
The initial entry is quite herbal with a touch of mintyness. It's bright, clean and fresh. There is a nice burst of cocoa and a touch of tobacco. This moves onto a mid palate which has a nice oaky char resting alongside banana, dark chocolate and caramel.
The finish is long with lots of spicy ginger and charred oak. It's warm and luxurious and you will sip this sparingly to enjoy the long elegant slightly smoky finish.
This is pretty much near the top for me in terms of the 1931 series.
[4.5 out of 5 stars]
From thefatrumpirate.com
In the glass the rum is a very dark brown with an orange hue. The nose is familiar and welcoming. Pine cones and forests in full bloom, mingle alongside a slightly briny note. Further aromas of dark chocolate, coffee and caramel put in an appearance as the complexity builds.
Further nosing reveals a slightly bourbon-esque note of charred wood and vanilla. Peaches and raisins are also coming through the more I nose. There is a slightly sweeter note – which I think may be from the agricole style component. A little hint of grassy freshness is definitely there.
Sipped, this is a very complex blend of rums. In the past I have suggested that the 1931's were maybe a little over complicated. This definitely has got the balance right. The flavors are well defined and there is a lot going on but it's all well balanced and each component really makes its mark.
The initial entry is quite herbal with a touch of mintyness. It's bright, clean and fresh. There is a nice burst of cocoa and a touch of tobacco. This moves onto a mid palate which has a nice oaky char resting alongside banana, dark chocolate and caramel.
The finish is long with lots of spicy ginger and charred oak. It's warm and luxurious and you will sip this sparingly to enjoy the long elegant slightly smoky finish.
This is pretty much near the top for me in terms of the 1931 series.
[4.5 out of 5 stars]
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