{"product_id":"st-lucia-rum-chairmans-reserve-0-7l","title":"St. Lucia Rum Chairman's Reserve 0.7L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of spirit it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChairman’s Reserve Original Rum by Saint Lucia Distillers is a \u003cstrong\u003eCaribbean dark rum\u003c\/strong\u003e from Saint Lucia, crafted from Guyanese molasses. Triple distilled in column and pot stills and aged in ex-bourbon oak, it presents a harmonious profile where vanilla, caramel, and tropical fruit merge with toasted oak. This smooth 40% ABV spirit delivers a warming, creamy finish accented by tobacco and gentle spice, making it highly versatile as a \u003cstrong\u003edigestif served neat\u003c\/strong\u003e or mixed with coconut water in \u003cstrong\u003epremium cocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginating in the \u003cstrong\u003eRoseau Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e on Saint Lucia, this spirit benefits from a maritime climate and lush inland hills, providing an ideal environment for maturation. Produced by St. Lucia Distillers, the blend was developed under Laurie Barnard to seamlessly unite diverse distillates. Chairman’s Reserve Original Rum has earned immense global recognition for its technical precision. Among its accolades, it proudly holds a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, affirming its high standing in \u003cstrong\u003emajor spirits competitions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation utilises multiple yeast strains to develop character and aromatic depth. The spirit undergoes a \u003cstrong\u003etriple distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e process, combining continuous column stills with traditional pot stills to yield distinct batches. These spirits mature for approximately five years in \u003cstrong\u003eex-bourbon American oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, including barrels from Buffalo Trace, Jim Beam, and Jack Daniel’s. Following a careful blending process, the rum rests for an additional six months in oak casks, allowing the flavours to integrate into a balanced and \u003cstrong\u003estructured profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst crafted in 1999 by Laurie Barnard at St. Lucia Distillers in the lush Roseau Valley, \u003cstrong\u003eChairman’s Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e is an innovative Caribbean blend of young and aged rums. The rum quickly transcended its local origins to earn global acclaim, including a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Saint Lucia Distillers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503444095147,"sku":"12641","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/st-lucia-rum-chairman-s-reserve_12641_1_87bdc3c0-aa1b-48ea-8acb-83ec1eff7f5d.webp?v=1773666721","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/st-lucia-rum-chairmans-reserve-0-7l","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}