Review #764; Rum #197: Chairman’s Reserve Master Select 9yr 100% Vendome “K&L Select”

This rum comes to us by way of St. Lucia distillers Chairmans Reserve label. This rum has been distilled on the legendary Vendome pot still from molasses before being aged for 9 years in an ex bourbon barrel. It was then bottled with no additives at a high proof.

ABV: 61.6%

Nose: Star Anise, Black Berry, burnt rubber, Black Pepper, Raspberry

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Star Anise, Blackberry, Crème brûlée, Raspberry, Burnt Rubber

Finish: Medium length finish. Star Anise, Crème brûlée, Blackberry, Raspberry, Toasted Coconut, Burnt Rubber

Rating: 7/10

Fruity, Spicy, and industrial funk ( I see you burning tire) this is another great offering from St. Lucia distillers. The Vendome Pot Still just brings so much heavy industrial notes to the rum that it is hard to not love it. This K&L selection is somehow still available (and at a discounted price). If obtaining their bottlings were easier I would grab some for sure.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect


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