Chairman’s Reserve Original Saint Lucian Rum, 70cl, 40% ABV

Chairman's Reserve: Chairman’s Reserve Original is a Saint Lucian aged rum blended from pot-still and continuous-still rums. Its listing describes oak finishing and a medium-bodied profile, with serving suggestions for neat pours or cocktails.

At a glance

The listing says the pot-still and column-still rums are married after maturation and returned to oak for blending and finishing.
Manufacturer tasting notes mention cooked banana, caramelised fruit and spicy oak, with chocolate, golden raisin, tobacco and clove on the palate.
Suggested neat or in cocktails, with Mai Tai recipes also provided.

Price

£22.56Save 25%

Reference price: ~~£30.00~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The blend of pot-still and continuous-still rums offers a stated combination of pot-still character and a softer, medium-bodied palate.
The listing gives a detailed tasting profile that can help buyers judge whether its fruit, vanilla, spice and oak notes suit their preferences.
Both sipping and cocktail use are suggested.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Product
Brand	Chairman's Reserve
Type	Saint Lucian Aged Rum
Volume	70cl
Alcohol by volume	40% ABV

Blend and tasting profile
Rum components	This rum is a blend of double distilled pot still and continuous still rums
Colour	Rich dark golden amber in colour
Nose	The pot still richness comes through on the nose with sweet honeyed fruit and spicy vanilla from the oak
Palate	The palate is medium bodied with a soft feel, a hint of vanilla and spices

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Rum drinkers looking for a Saint Lucian blend with listed fruit, vanilla, spice and oak notes.
Buyers who want one rum suggested for both neat pours and cocktails.

Less suited to

Shoppers seeking a rum with a different stated strength or bottle size.
Buyers who prefer a product without the listed oak, vanilla and spice character.

Chairman’s Reserve Original Saint Lucian Rum, 70cl, 40% ABV · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 348 ratings

5 stars84%84%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars3%3%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights flavour, smoothness and drinkability, with the rum described as having a coconut aftertaste and working well with cola and ice. Customers also report positive impressions of value. These are reported preferences rather than a guarantee of taste. The listing’s medium-bodied profile and neat-or-cocktail suggestions make those comments most relevant to buyers choosing a versatile rum for sipping or mixed drinks. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, though a smaller share are lower, so they do not establish that every buyer will share these preferences.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes the flavour as enjoyable, with a smooth character and coconut aftertaste.
Customers report that it mixes well with cola and ice.
Customers express positive views about value and drinkability.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chairman’s Reserve Original made from?

The listing describes a blend of double-distilled pot-still and continuous-still rums, married after maturation and returned to oak for blending and finishing.

How does the listing describe its flavour?

It describes a medium-bodied palate with a soft feel and hints of vanilla and spice. Other tasting notes include fruit, chocolate, golden raisin, tobacco and clove.

How is it suggested to be served?

The listing suggests drinking it neat or using it in cocktails, and includes Mai Tai recipes.