Chairman's Reserve Original Gold Rum Limited Edition Artist Edition - Parrot Sleeve, 40% vol, 70cl

ECO SERIES N°1; PARROT. Chairmans Reserve was 1st blended in 1999, overseen by then Chairman, Laurie Barnard, as a special project to create a fine quality rum that can represent the iconic style of St Lucian rum. The result has become the flagship rum known for its harmonious well- rounded finesse and style with tremendous character for cocktails and sipping experiences. This limited edition of Chairman’s Reserve Rum celebrates the resplendent beauty and rarity of the St Lucian Parrot (Amazona versicolor) as framed by renowned local artist Daniel Jean-Baptiste. The population of the parrot is around 2k birds and is reliant on the preservation of the rainforest which is its natural habitat ABOUT THE ARTIST; Daniel Jean-Baptiste is a Caribbean artist living in the paradise of Saint Lucia where sunny skies and abundant water and forest life provide constant inspiration. His artwork depicts underwater scenes, tropical botanical themes, and exotic animals in their rainforest surroundings. Besides his unique artistry, what makes Daniel’s creations particularly special is his use of 10mm Habotai silk as his canvas. The silk’s translucency and natural luster enhance the colours and add a special vibrancy. RUM BLEND; As a simple line of distinction, Chairman’s Reserve starts with selected aged rums of both Coffey column stills and copper pot stills, married together after maturation, and then re-entered into oak for blending and final finishing. MATURATION. Aged separately by batch and type of still in ex-bourbon barrels, then blended and rested in oak vats for an additional six months. Average age of the blend is 5 years. TASTING NOTES; Rich dark amber in color, typical pot still richness comes through the aromas carried by whiffs of cooked banana, caramelized fruits and spicy oak derived vanilla. A well-balanced mid-palate provides structure around flavors of chocolate, golden raisin, tobacco and clove, which dissipates over a long creamy finish.