Sugarcane arrived in St Lucia in the 18th Century, and its molasses byproduct continued the growth of the Caribbean's thriving rum trade. By the 1950s, however, most Caribbean rum producing islands had slowed their pace, and St Lucia was no exception – only two producers remained, in Dennery & Roseau, and soon the two joined forces under the Barnard family banner of the St Lucia Distillers Group. The operating distillery now remains in Roseau; featuring extensive environmental initiatives, Chairman's Reserve distills outstanding rums in a St Lucia style using molasses sourced primarily from Guyana, after a 24-30 hour closed fermentation period.
Tasting Note: Deep mahogany colour with reddish tinges. Beautifully complex nose of bitter orange, nutmeg, cinnamon and sweet raisin. On the palate a rich sweet
Tasting Notes "Good dark brown amber colour. The pot still richness comes through on the nose with sweet honeyed fruit and spicy vanilla from the oak.
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