Chairman's Reserve 11YO John Dore 1 2010 (61.1%)

A remarkable 11-year-old rum distilled in the famous John Dore double-retort pot stills installed at the Saint Lucia distillery. The incredibly generous aroma immediately transports us to a world of richness and elegance, while the equally charismatic palate culminates in a deliciously honeyed richness.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Full, distinguished. The beautifully ripe nose reveals aromas of ginger, salted butter caramel, grilled walnut, and candied citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit). As the rum is allowed to breathe, heady floral notes (mimosa) and forest floor scents (dried leaves) rise from the glass.
Palate: Lively, earthy. With an incredible balsamic freshness (thuja), the flavor returns to citrus. In the mid-palate, honeyed notes (lavender) and fruitiness (apple, pear) develop.
Overall: Long, radiant. A hint of camphor, clove, and gentian root initially creates a beautiful depth. The rich finish (rum baba) becomes very sunny (date, dried fig) and infused (gentian).