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Chamarel VSOP
Reactions land in the middle: most tasters find it drinkable but underwhelming. Big grape note runs through it, almost like wine or eaux de vie, with vanilla, oak and pepper behind. One reviewer could have called it a lightly aged peach brandy blind. A few felt the alcohol pushes hard for 41%, and several said it lacks depth and stays a bit rough for five years.
The community says- Distinct grape note
- But: Lacks depth
- But: Reads unbalanced
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How does Chamarel VSOP taste?
Aggregated from 64 community reviews.
Grape-heavy agricole, woody and a bit rough Splits between "harmonious but forgettable" and "unbalanced and a touch medicinal." The heavy grape-and-oak profile divides people; almost nobody calls it memorable.
People who enjoy grape-forward, agricole-style cane rums
Anyone wanting depth, richness or a polished five-year sipper
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How is Chamarel VSOP rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.8 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 35% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 10% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
61% rate it between 6 and 8. 9 selected write-ups from 64 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Mathieu C.
Pur jus ! 90% colonne et 10% pot still
Review by Vincent D
The nose is initially woody. Vanilla too. Not crazy. On the palate, wood dominates and then a bitterness mixed with acidity takes over. Grape or cognac barrel, I think. Unfortunately, it doesn't work very well. Very different from the XO, which I rather liked. And clearly a step below.
Review by Jonas Kofod
Very strong sharp acidic nose. Strong on the alcohol considering only 41 %. Airing a bit helps very much. Notes of spices/vanilla and sweet/creamy appears.
Review by JB
Calendrier de l'avent 2020 j4
Review by N’ours
Manque de puissance. Trop de rondeur.
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
The nose reminds me of an eaux de vie. Quite flowery with a big hit of grapes. Some dried fruits and spice. The palate has a strong grape note with some vanilla and oak from the barrel. It also has a creaminess throughout it. The finish is rather smooth. Peaches in caramel with a hint of ginger. It's very easy drinking and I honestly could be fouled into thinking this was a lightly aged peach brandy if tasted blind.
Review by Stefan Persson
It’s too little of everything to really catch me. Weak aromas of fruit, wood, vanilla, butterscotch and herbs. At the palate the aromas is there as flavors with an ok balance between dryness and sweetness.
Review by Tyler Griffith
Heavy grape notes, almost like a wine or champagne. Very herby and vegetal. Sweet but not in a traditional rum sense. Not a lot of alcohol burn.
Review by Portman
Gar nicht so mein Ding, da für das Alter noch viel zu unausgewogen und ruppig. Der Alkohol ist dominant, das ganze Destillat schmeckt medizinisch und unfertig.
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Avg. community purchase price 41 €
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Details about Chamarel VSOP
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Mauritius, distilled by Chamarel, at 41%.
Community purchases
77 bottles logged by 77 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
31% opened, 8 emptied and repurchased.
What does Chamarel VSOP cost?
Community paid 38–55 €.
Current best price: 54.44 € – within the typical community range.
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77 purchased · 69 tasted · 13 wishlist · as of
About the Chamarel distillery
The Chamarel distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Chamarel have been reviewed 842 times with an average of 7.6/10.
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