Chamarel XO 6-Year

The Chamarel XO is a top Agricole rum, even if it is not officially allowed to call it that. I am actually a sweet rum lover and this rum has a pleasant, light sweetness. Despite his 43% alcohol, I find him very mild, especially when compared to his two younger brothers, the VSOP and the VS. I was recently allowed to taste all Chamarel Rums locally in the Rhumerie de Chamarel in Mauritius. The XO is definitely the most balanced. I find it spicy rather than fruity, with just some slight citrus flavors. It remained barely an alcoholic pungency in the mouth and although it comes along quite dry, there is this pleasant sweetness with some vanilla flavors. The price is about 80€ but I think it is worth it.

I drink this one in the pool on Mauritius itself. With Some ice maybe its the setting but i like this very much. Love the taste. After that I Buyed a bottle at the Chamarel
Factory.

Schönes mahagonifarbiges Bernstein im Glas.
In der Nase ein harmonischer, bunter Strauss voller Düfte. Kandierte tropische Früchte in einer neu gezimmerten Kiste, weisse süsse Früchte liegen oben drauf. Vanillecreme mit eingetunkten Karamellstücklein, garniert mit den typischen Mauritius Medizinkräuter.
Am Gaumen weich, warm und wunderbar ausbalanciert. Frische fruchtige und herbe dumpfe Aromen wollen sich nicht gegenseitig übertrumpfen. Da gehen Karamell, Vanille, Banane, Holz, Kakao, Kohle, e.c.t. Hand in Hand spazieren.
Im Abgang lang und lecker. Zwischendurch macht sich eine kleine Bitterkeit breit die jedoch schnell einem Schoko-Karamell Aroma platz machen.
Ein toller Rum und so anders als ein französischer Agricole. Bietet Jedermann eine Freude.

Beautiful mahogany amber in a glass.
In the nose a harmonious, colourful bouquet full of fragrances. Candied tropical fruits in a newly built box, white sweet fruits are on top. Vanilla cream with dipped caramel pieces, garnished with the typical Mauritius medicinal herbs.
On the palate soft, warm and wonderfully balanced. Fresh fruity and tart dull aromas do not want to outdo each other. Caramel, vanilla, banana, wood, cocoa, charcoal, e.c.t. go hand in hand.
Long and tasty in the finish. In between, a little bitterness spreads, but it quickly gives way to a chocolate-caramel aroma.
A great rum and so different from a French Agricole. Offers everyone a pleasure.

This rum is sweeter than VSOP, complex with notes of vanilla from the oak finish that gives this rum aromas of red wine and cognac. Interesting one. Hope to taste the Single Barrel 2008. Rate : 7.5

The Chamarel XO is more sweet than the VSOP even if it is a little bit more higher on the alcohol. The XO is also a little bit fruity and spicy. Nice step forward between the VSOP and the XO.

Sehr gehaltvoller Geschmack. Deutlicher Unterschied zum VSOP, es lohnt sich, den Aufpreis zum XO zu zahlen

This felt a little harsh to start with but with a couple of ice blocks the beautiful caramel smell became apparent.

The finish is velvetly smooth but for me it is a bit more whisky like than other rums.

I like the Colour and smell. You can definitely say it's a well balanced rum once you smell it and the sugar ratio is good. It's not too thick and easy to drink. You can feel it is slightly spicy but not too much like the the 15yo el dorado. Also it behaves slightly like a whisky or a Cognac as the making process is similar for the xo and all old rums and single barrel at Chamarel.

蒸留を開始した2008年の貴重な原酒を中心に、オーク樽にて最低6年以上熟成されたものをブレンド。
創業家の情熱と努力が実を結んだ創業年に生まれた原酒。最長熟成となる逸品。

oak, vanilla, fig; smooth on the palate and easy finish. It gets a seven because it stands easily next to rums twice the price. To have this rich, smooth flavor at 6 yo is very impressive.