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Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (German Edition) 2005
Menthol is the surprise here — a cool, almost medicinal streak that runs through the wood, black tea and leather. This 2005 Vendome pot-still St. Lucia, 15 years in bourbon casks at 59.3%, leans dark and "dirty" with glue, tobacco and chili spice, fruit sitting behind. Several tasters call it a dirtier TDL cousin. Give it air; the wood softens and it rounds out.
The community says- Menthol and spice
- Dark, dirty character
- But: Needs long airing
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How does Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (German Edition) 2005 taste?
Aggregated from 74 community reviews.
Dark, dirty St. Lucia with menthol bite Well-liked as a spicy, woody St. Lucia with black tea and a strong menthol streak. Most love the dark, dirty character; a few find the alcohol integration and acidity a touch rough.
Fans of dark, dirty St. Lucia and Vendome funk
Beginners — it's hot, woody and needs patience
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How is Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (German Edition) 2005 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.4 sits in the “Very good” band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
89% rate it 8 or higher. 30 selected write-ups from 74 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
Most helpful positive review
Rum and chocolate tasting by Rum Club Switzerland. A woody nose with black tea and leather, but as if slightly attenuated. Tobacco and heavy oak on the palate. Short to medium length. A well-made rum, but a little dull and monolithic, the heaviness a little pronounced for my taste.
Review by Michael Schillheim
Most helpful mixed review
First of all, I find this bottling the weakest of the four Chairman's tested today. Fruit acidity on the nose. Something between citrus fruits and unripe apples. The alcohol stings a little on the nose, less woody, a little tobacco. Acidic, burning, spicy sharpness on the palate. Very dry and furry on the finish. Earthy, soapy, dry herbs and continued acidity.
Review by DomM
Very heavy on dark and woody notes, some spices and bourbon cask influence.
Review by Oliver
Beautiful harmony of black tea, green fruits and bourbon notes. Spicy, minty and pleasantly sweet on the palate. Very good rum from Saint Lucia!
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
Tasted in direct comparison with the RumX bottling. The first thing that stands out is that the German Edition is much more immature compared to the RumX. Lemon and green apple instead of ripe tropical fruit. Wood and spice are much more restrained. The somewhat lighter color also speaks for a weaker barrel influence. The nose is nevertheless pleasing. In the mouth, the acidity is once again very present, and the alcohol is much more unpleasant than in the RumX. That is to become really annoying at the edge. Behind that is then the herbal side plays up big: Green peppers, chili, black tea. The finish continues to be sour and astringent without much new facet. The nose is really nice, but this comparison unfortunately shows a class difference.
Review by BjörnNi 🥃
The bourbon barrels come out clearly. A bit spicy, but a very good St. Lucia. 👍
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
No idea what my problem was here 4 years ago but I have to correct this rating upwards 😆 overall rather very mentholy fresh, sour and slightly spicy after green chili, spicy fermented, bitter, rubbery and a little umami. Not 100% to my taste but 4.6 points back then was definitely not fair. maybe something was wrong with my sample 🫣😆
Review by Rene Pfeiffer
Very tasty rum from Saint Lucia. Good balance between fresh mint / menthol, lemon and dry woody leather and tobacco. A little pepper and chili is also there. Compared to the GotA more alcohol in the taste, although actually less alcohol contained. The menthol flavor is much more intense here. Thus less round like the GotA, but still super interesting.
Review by mto75
another St. Lucia firecracker 💥 The Nectar 15 Anniversary was erwas stronger with the dried fruit faction. This one goes more in the direction of 'dirty TDL'. I like but also really good!
Review by Alex Kunath
Killing bottles again at last. Second rum after the time out and what better way than to teach your buddy rum. Today one of my favorite countries - StLucia. This time the German Edition, and it's simply a great one. Strong spicy wood notes, but not unpleasant. The fruit is more in the background and harmonizes very well with a strong rum!
Review by TheJackDrop
Oh oh another beautiful Chairman! St Lucie is really something, especially on the very old ones. Wood, wax, tobacco galore, with a background of fruit and caramel that lighten a rather dark profile. The only note that brings the total down a little is that the yellow lemon is quite noticeable, and not necessarily to my taste.
Review by Thunderbird
Not nearly as complex compared to GotA! Nevertheless, a very good rum and clearly softer, almost round
Review by Adde
Need to air o long time to the best out of it!
Review by DosenZorn
Crosstasting Saint Lucia: Chairmans German Ed. (RX11467) vs. Chairmans Kirsch (RX15045) vs. Chairmans Antipodes (RX13430): Die Nase ist schonmal sehr interessant, Honigartige Süße, rote Früchte, ne Mischung aus Wachs und Gummi und florale Teenoten begleitet von Holz. Sehr vielschichtig und viel zu erschnuppern, dafür aber am wenigsten intensiv. Am Gaumen dann eine ebenso interessante Süße, die ich ebenfalls mit Honig verbinde, vielleicht spielt mir hier die Nase und die Erwartung aber auch einen Streich. Der Alkohol dürfte etwas besser eingebunden sein und ich haben einen leicht seifigen Geschmack. Hier einen Sieger zu wählen ist irre schwierig. Alle sind super; und super verschieden. Für mich geht der Antipodes mit Fotofinish als erster über die Ziellinie, dicht gefolgt vom Kirsch. Und nur wenig dahinter kommt der Germans.
Review by Jakob
Complex aromatic spectrum, lots of fruit paired with black tea, spices, wood and some smoke - delicious without becoming banal.
Review by Christoph
Komplexe Mischung aus Gewürzen, Zitrusfrüchten, Tabak und Eiche.
Review by Gregor
Komplexität in Vollendung
Review by primus
Very diverse aromas on the nose, fruity, a little smoky, good notes of glue, then black tea and rubber. Rich on the palate! Mint, chili spiciness, but also graphite and hall floor. Has a bit of menthol, such a hot and cold experience.
Review by Rodolphe
Un bon chairman, très pâtissier au nez (vous retrouverez la collé cleopatre de votre enfance 😁). Un peu plus décevant en bouche. Petit manque de complexité et moins gourmand que ce qu'il laissait présager.
Review by Jakob Mmmmhhh
A dirty, darker St. Lucia - I love it ! Great nose, on the palate mega spice and alcohol without being too much ... awesome mix of restrained Jamaican notes and dirty notes of the Vendome ... fantastic!
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Ich liebe ihn. Er braucht etwas Zeit zum atmen. Ein bisschen Schärfe (Chili Noten) vorhanden
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un Chairman’s Reserve ouvert et diversifié qui attaque directement avec le thé noir et le menthol pour ensorceler les narines. Le fumé et le chêne rôti / toasté viennent ensuite, accompagnés d’épices, de fruits rouges et d’abricot. Le côté médicinal, sur la colle et le caoutchouc, contraste avec le tabac et le caramel. Un nez luxuriant et expressif. On retrouve un profil très élégant à multiples facettes. Tabac, thé noir et menthol ouvrent les hostilités avant que le chêne et les épices (piment, anis) ne viennent relever les saveurs en bouche. Les notes empyreumatiques sont très présentes et disputent les notes végétales pour la suprématie buccale. Les fruits sont gourmands mais succincts, tout comme le caramel. Le côté médicinal joue les trouble-fêtes et s’impose comme la troisième force en bouche avec la colle. Le profil est puissant et astringent, mais fait preuve d’une bonne intégration de l’alcool. La finale est très longue, dominée par les marqueurs herbacés, terreux et mentholés ainsi que les notes boisées, épicées et fumées qui culminent en fin de bouche. Le cuir est présent tout du long, soutenu par des fruits secs et le côté astringent. Une très belle mise en bouteille, à la fois originale et puissante et dont le profil osé fait la différence. Le rapport qualité / prix est très bon.
Review by Johannes
Once again an insanely good, typical Lucia bottling!
Review by Buddudharma
Great, very special profile, very elegant. Only the less than optimal alcohol integration prevents an even better rating.
Review by w00tAN
The nose is medicinal, fruity, but also herbal. Menthol notes and an interesting bitterness come through in the mouth. Quite drinkable and not at all boring!
Review by Schleepie
Ein ganz toller Chairman’s. Macht mir richtig Spaß. Sehr fruchtig, minzig und irgendwie doch sehr holzig - Zeder vor allem. Ein wunderbarer Rum zur Zigarre. Tolles P/L. Top.
Review by Stefan H.
It goes very much in the TDL "Caroni" direction without the menthol impact. It's already relatively woody and dirty. But I'm totally into it in this case.
Review by Ben Vieira
Of the SLD Vendome bottlings I've had, this is by far the fruitiest. Lots of the iconic Vendome grunginess up front followed by bright fruits and mintiness. Gives the impression of a long aged TDL but crossed with the SLD industrial notes. Amazing rich and oily mouthfeel, the oak isn't too dominant. This is just spectacular.
Review by Madi Dromamad
Un nez incroyable! Après avoir versé quelques centilitres dans le verre, lez arômes ont rapidement enrobés la pièce. En bouche c'est superbe, fruité plutôt sur l'attaque et amer et mentholé sur la finale. L'équilibre est magnifique. Très difficile d'y trouver un défaut. Merci Ben pour le tasting.
Review by romsoffan
A very clear sense and taste from the bourbon casks. Heavy taste of black tea, wood and andfter a while citrus and mynthe appears. Slightly taste of glue after a while.
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Details about Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (German Edition) 2005
A Pot Still Rum from Saint Lucia, distilled by Saint Lucia Distillers, at 59,3%.
Community purchases
28 bottles logged by 27 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
42% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (German Edition) 2005?
Community paid 78–101 €.
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