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Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (Rhum Attitude) 2008
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Toasted coconut, vanilla and burnt sugar lead here, with milk chocolate and roasted nuts underneath. Almost everyone who tries it says the same thing: blind, they'd have called it a Foursquare or a Barbados rum, not a St. Lucia. This 13-year tropical-aged column still hides its 56.9% remarkably well. Rich, oily and sweet-leaning, with a finish a few find a touch short.
The community says- Toasted coconut, chocolate
- Alcohol well hidden
- But: Short finish
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How does Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (Rhum Attitude) 2008 taste?
Summarized by AI from 55 community reviews.
Coconut-vanilla sipper that drinks like Foursquare Loved as an easy, chocolate-and-coconut sipper with beautifully integrated alcohol. The recurring catch: it drinks so much like Foursquare that St. Lucia fans call it too tame and a bit interchangeable.
Fans of sweet, oaky Barbados-style rum
People chasing funky, typical St. Lucia character
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Dr.Django
Most helpful positive review
4 Chairmans in direct comparison: 1st Chairmans 1802 Very fruity, vanilla, increasingly more spice, balanced, sweeter and sweeter on the palate over time. Lots of bourbon influence. 8.5 pts. 2nd Chairmans Rum&Co Comparatively more fruit, especially cherry. Vanilla and sweet finish. 8.5 pts. 3rd Chairmans 2008, Rhumattitude Completely different, lots of bourbon influence and even more coconut! Resembles a Foursquare or Belize rum. 81 pts. 4th Chairmans Excellencerhum See astringent, lots of herbs, wood, fruit in the finish. 87 pts.
Review by Buddudharma
Most helpful mixed review
Nice Column Still St. Lucia with typical notes and well-integrated alcohol. Compared to the Pot Stills, however, unoriginal and interchangeable. Not the reason why I choose St. Lucia...
Review by SaibotZtar
Even as I poured it into the glass.... thought uhhh ?? Foursquare, Bourbon? Barbados? Blindly I would never have assigned it to Chairmans. Nose very chocolaty, woody, vanilla and caramel...gaaaaaanz in the background and after at least 20min in the glass some dried fruits come through. On the palate the same game but with the addition of a great spiciness of roasted nuts and vanilla from the wood. Very heavy and palatable.
Review by Jakob
I would have blindly placed it in Barbados. It lacks a lot of the aromas that otherwise make up the St. Lucia profile. Is that a bad thing? Yes and no. In terms of quality and craftsmanship, this is a mature distillate at a top level and undoubtedly pleasant to drink. On the other hand, in terms of complexity, it is rather manageable and correspondingly interchangeable. Just enough to classify it as a very good rum.
Review by cigares
A warm nose with overripe pineapple and banana, glue and alcohol that could be a little better integrated. Sweetness (burnt caramel) and freshness also in the background. The aromas, after the development of the alcohol, develop and become more powerful, with toasty, vanilla wood and tropical fruits that are less ripe than on the nose. The palate, with its power, minty freshness and balance, is far more beautiful than expected. Then the aromas diminish, leaving warm, bitter caramel and surprising freshness on the palate. A very fine rum, quite complex, fresh and deep.
Review by Basti
Reminds - as already mentioned in several reviews - very strongly of a Foursquare. This makes it quite accessible and without the "dirty" notes familiar from other bottlings. It still suits my taste. Alcohol is very well integrated.
Review by Thunderbird
The Saint Lucias have a huge variety of flavors...this Chairman's for me has an ester/solvent flavor throughout, combined with roasted nuts and a slight salty spicy note. And always some vanilla in the background... wonderful
Review by zabo
Im heutigen Vergleich waren die zwei Chairman’s Abfüllungen von Rhum Attitüde aus 2008 und 2010 beide waren je 13 Jahre tropischen Klima ausgesetzt. Mein Fazit fällt zwar relativ knapp aus, aber der 2008er hat die Nase vorn. Wobei beide eher Richtung Foursquare Profil gehen als in das typische Chairman’s Profil Blindtasting wäre bestimmt auf eine falsche Fährte gekommen
Review by Djehey
Rather simple but indulgent profile that reminds me of a Foursquare. Alcohol integrated in a way that gives a warming effect. Good value for money. It's not very original or complex but you have a very good time.
Review by BjörnNi 🥃
My previous tasters said it all. Really fun in the glass.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#6136 27.12.2025 Just send off the wife with a Japanese friend of hers, so now I can enjoy a few rums. Nose Medium intense, wood, light roasted, light coconut, light vanilla, dried fruit, faint chocolate, light polish. Palate Oily, peppery, wood, light roasted, banana, light cherry, light coconut, cinnamon, light caramel, light chocolate. Finish Very long, wood, light roasted, faint glue, dried fruit, light cherry, light chocolate. Empty glass Vanilla, caramel, light chocolate, raisin, light cherry, light coconut.
Review by Rodolphe
I splits and I can't resist this gourmet smell so I taste! The nose is super gourmand and very foursquare 100% Bourbon. The mouth has its own little touch with a banana arriving on the end which is very pleasant. Verdict: super gourmet killer at a great price, thanks rum attitude! (Nb: it's quite nice to be able to appreciate these different profiles of ste Lucie according to the distillation apparatus!)
Review by Lukas Jäger
Wow, was ist denn das? Blind wäre ich da nie bei St. Lucia gelandet. Foursquare, Belize, vielleicht sogar ein Bourbon, aber kein St. Lucia. Sehr karamellig und süßlich, einzig die Aromen von gerösteten Nüssen führen mich in die richtige Richtung. Unglaublich spannende, weil komplexe und doch angenehme und einladende Nase. Leider fällt der Haumen etwas ab, da hier das Fass ordentlich Bitterstoffe hinterlassen hat. Insgesamt aber sehr lecker und wieder einmal Wahnsinn, was St. Lucia alles hervorbringt!
Review by Mentalo
Kokosnuss, Gewürze und Holz. Erinnert mich eher an ein Foursquare Destillat. Kann man gut trinken, da der Alkohol auch ordentlich eingebunden. Aber auch ein bisschen langweilig, wenn man kein so großer Foursquare Fan ist.
Review by Tim
This rum shows how versatile the Saint Lucia distillery can be. A column still that strongly reminds of Barbados. Really strong and round nose, equally much chocolate, caramel and other sweets on the palate. At just under 57% high strength and also the bourbon influence is noticeable. Atypical Saint Lucia, but very good.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Could easily pass blind as Foursquare or Belize or even Antigua rum. Extremely tasty, very smooth and harmonious but probably too "well-behaved" for St. Lucia fans. But definitely shows that column still can be really awesome! Only the finish is a bit short...
Review by TheRhumhoe
Comparé aux autres représentants de l’île, ce rhum est très axé sur la douceur. Le nez est relativement classique mais intense, les solvants, la colle et le vernis ouvrent le bal avant de laisser place aux fruits secs (raisins) et à coque (coco, noix) et aux arômes caramélisés et sucrés. Le chêne, le chocolat et les épices renforcent l’idée d’un profil similaire à la Barbade au nez. Un profil agréable et conventionnel. La bouche est un concentré de gourmandise : on ressent de plein fouet le bonbon au caramel beurré, le sucre brûlé et le popcorn, accompagnés par la noix de coco, le chocolat au lait, la noisette et la vanille. Le bois et les épices réhaussent l’intensité du profil mais à aucun moment le degré alcoolique ne peut être décelé avec cette opulence sucrée. C’est un profil chaud, réconfortant et extrêmement gouleyant, huileux et qui glisse tout seul en bouche. La finale n’est pas la plus longue ou la plus marquée qui soit, mais les notes caramélisées, chocolatées, boisées et épicées sont devant avec la noix de coco et les raisins secs. La douceur du bourbon vient border le palais pour finir la dégustation en douceur. Un profil direct et peu complexe mais qui a un goût de « reviens-y » avec ses saveurs ultra gourmandes.
Review by Jan Lu
Wow, this is delicious. I didn't expect that from a Chairman in terms of taste. Fruity, round, and very well integrated ABV. Many things fit together here. If you have the chance to try it, you should take it.
Review by Rare Akuma
On the nose prominent coconut flakes and caramelised sugar. It upholds an oily profile with predominantly lemon peel. This follows-up into dried fruits, roasted nuts and old furtniture notes: musty old oak and wood polish. It’s heavily spiced with zingy juniper, as well as vanilla pod and a touch of pepper. Light geranium heart note, which I like very much. Flavours of dark caramel, yellow banana, coconut flakes and dried fruits. Initially very sweet, then turns heavily concentrated and spicy with mixed peppers and graciously salted nuts. Again quite musty with tobacco and damp forest notes. It would have been nice if a little more of the medicinal notes remained. Finish is medium in length; very soft and sweet with caramelised coconut and roasted nuts.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Very active bourbon cask. Lots of American oak (vanilla) Roasted coconut. Some bitter notes too. Definitely a feisty cask. Velvetty/waxy mouthfeel. White pepper. Maybe a bit too much cask but its nice to chew on something. Not the most balanced Lucia. Bitter notes overtake the spirit a bit too much..it is something different though.
Review by TheJackDrop
In sample, very Foursquare, with a little extra spiciness! Quite nice at this price.
Review by Johannes
Rather one of the weaker Chairmans. Quite easy-drinking, leans towards Foursquare, but overall a bit flat, you can taste the column still.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
On the nose, it's very fruity on cherry and citrus. It's complex and rich with notes of vanilla and spices. And of course woody, 13 years of tropical aging, that leaves a mark on a rum! On the palate, you find the fruity side on citrus and cherry/banana. It's super tasty. You could think you're at Foursquare. The finish is moderately long on the peppery side. This selection is extremely accessible despite its 56.9% ABV. I find it really great, others will say it's too tame for a St Lucia. Thanks Jordan for the samples and looking forward to discovering the 2nd bottling of our friends ROA tomorrow during the Nobilis MasterClass!
Review by J. Fundin
A bit disapointed, this is not what i expect when im drinking a Masters Selection, it tasts more like a Foursquare.. More light fruity and alot of vanilla. I miss the sawdust, cigar, burnt rubber..
Review by Michal S
At first guess, I'd say Foursquare - vanilla, caramel, nuts on the nose, plus wood and spices with a bit of pepper on the palate. Solid rum.
Review by Alex1981
Another great chairman, but pretty different from others I tried. Feels more like Barbados with the heavy sweetness, vanilla & oaky notes. Finish a bit shirt and not too conplex, but great sipper.
Review by Léo Delek
On the toasted coconut and vanilla to the max, I was convinced it was a barbarian. Very nice integration of the alcohol too. You can drink it without thirst.
Review by DUBOIS Arnaud
As indulgent as a Foursquare but with its own aroma!
Review by Jacques etdom
A very beautiful nose of fruit, caramel and chocolate. On the palate it is oily, still that beautiful caramel with a big dose of nuts accompanied by roasted coconut. Finish a bit too short, but okay. A nice discovery.
Review by Adrien B
Very very coconut Barbados. Rich and indulgent. Vanilla hum. Alcohol very well integrated, helped by a strong perception of sweetness.
Review by Loïc V.
Nose: Very reminiscent of Foursquare, toasted coconut, vanilla, light wood and some spices, burnt sugar Taste: Woody, chocolate, coconut, Finish: Slightly sweet/vanilla type, wood Very nice selection, easy sipper Perfect for wintef
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Ročník 2008. Hodnotím 8,8 z 10, výborný rum, který se řadí vysoko i v konkurenci mých více než 1 300 hodnocení.
Review by Dávid Kempl
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
St. Lucia World Cup Tasting By far the best column Fruity and cereal sweetness. Sherry cherry and lovely
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21 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
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28% opened, 3 emptied.
What did the community pay for Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (Rhum Attitude) 2008?
Community paid 98–196 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 98 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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Details about Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (Rhum Attitude) 2008
A Column Still Rum from Saint Lucia, distilled by Saint Lucia Distillers, at 56.9%.
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