Where is Chairman's Reserve?

Chairman's Reserve is located in Roseau (Roseau Valley) Roseau Valley (Anse la Raye) Saint Lucia.

Where can I buy products from Chairman's Reserve?

You can buy products from Chairman's Reserve directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Brand

Chairman's Reserve

Q: What does Chairman's Reserve produce?

Chairman's Reserve produces or represents products such as Caribbean rum, blended rum (pot still + Coffey column), premium rum, aged and vintage rums, spiced rum, limited editions / special packs.

Q: What raw materials does Chairman's Reserve use?

molasses, cane juice (used in some expressions)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Chairman's Reserve.

Chairman's Reserve is a premium rum brand produced by St. Lucia Distillers in Saint Lucia; born as Laurie Barnard's project in 1999, it is known for blends of rums distilled both in pot stills and in column stills and for aged and limited editions.

Caribbean rum blended rum (pot still + Coffey column) premium rum aged and vintage rums spiced rum limited editions / special packs

View all products Official website

What to know about Chairman's Reserve

Type Brand

Region Roseau (Roseau Valley) , Roseau Valley (Anse la Raye) , Saint Lucia

Founded 1999

Products from 8

Brand launched by Laurie Barnard in 1999 as a St. Lucia Distillers project Strong focus on blending between pot still and Coffey column rums Range includes white rums, core (Original), aged expressions and limited editions (e.g. 1931, Forgotten Casks) St. Lucia Distillers operates in the Roseau Valley as the island's main large-scale producer

Producer range

Producer range Chairman's Reserve

Spirit categories

Caribbean rum blended rum (pot still + Coffey column) premium rum aged and vintage rums spiced rum limited editions / special packs

Representative products

Chairman's Reserve The Forgotten Casks Chairman's Reserve 1931 Chairman's Reserve 2011 (Vintage) Chairman's Reserve Eco Series n. 1 Chairman's Reserve Legacy Chairman's Reserve Original Chairman's Reserve Spiced Chairman's Reserve White Special Pack - The Forgotten Casks + 2 bicchieri

Raw materials

molasses cane juice (used in some expressions)

Casks and ageing vessels

ex-Bourbon barrels Port casks (mentioned for the 1931 edition) oak vats for resting/finishing

Distillation and production

Production method

Production is based on fermentations and distillations in mixed equipment: pot stills and a Coffey column, using different yeasts and, for some expressions, also distillate from cane juice in addition to molasses. Distillates are matured separately by still type in oak barrels and then assembled and rested in oak vats before bottling.

Distillation

Blending of distillates produced in pot stills and in column stills (Coffey). Some specific releases indicate the use of Vendôme and John Dore pot stills for pot still components.

Ageing

Distillates are matured separately by batch and by still type in oak barrels (often ex-bourbon) and subsequently blended; the blend is then rested in wooden vats for several months. Some expressions (e.g. Forgotten Casks, Vintage) receive additional maturation periods or longer ageing and finishes in specific casks.

Producer history Chairman's Reserve

Chairman's Reserve was created in 1999 by Laurie Barnard as a flagship rum line produced by St. Lucia Distillers, a company born from the merger of local distilleries in the 1970s. The brand developed by valuing local tradition and the practice of blending rums from pot stills and column stills. Events such as the fire of May 2, 2007 contributed to notable product stories (e.g. The Forgotten Casks). Blending management continued after Barnard's passing and is still handled by an internal production team.

Production philosophy

The brand's philosophy centers on the art of blending: combining components of different ages, styles, stills and bases to maximize complexity and balance rather than relying solely on age statements. The approach prioritizes consistency of the sensory profile through careful selection and refinement of blends.

Territory

Island of Saint Lucia (Roseau Valley, Anse la Raye) - Caribbean

Chairman's Reserve

This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.

On this page you can discover the producer, understand its main categories and browse the products currently available for purchase.