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Each component was matured independently for \u003cstrong\u003e11 years in ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e under Saint Lucia's tropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter maturation, Head Blender \u003cstrong\u003eDeny Duplessis\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully selected and blended the individual rums. The finished blend was then returned to oak for several additional months, allowing the different components to integrate and develop greater harmony before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, Chairman’s Reserve Vintage 2009 displays a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant golden-brown color\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nose is intense and inviting, revealing \u003cstrong\u003ehoneyed raisin, toffee, banana, vanilla, and tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is concentrated and powerful, delivering layers of \u003cstrong\u003ecandied tropical fruit, warming spices, tobacco, and buttery toasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. The oak provides structure and depth while complementing the rum's naturally rich fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, complex finish develops into distinctive notes of \u003cstrong\u003eleather and dark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an elegant conclusion to this mature Saint Lucian rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e46% ABV (92 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chairman’s Reserve Vintage 2009 is particularly suited to slow sipping. 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