Mauritius - Chamarel VSOP 41%
Chamarel VSOP is aged 4-6 years. After distillation, the rum is stocked for at least 6 months in stainless steel vats for a slow and gradual decrease of the alcohol content. Part of the White Rum will be transfered to ageing cellars. Barrels, casks, ovals, French oak, American oak, 18 months, 3 years, 6 years… an array of combinations and mystery allow the White Rum to obtain its aromas, its roundness and its color.
About La Rhumerie de Chamarel
La Rhumerie de Chamarel cultivates its own sugarcane. The plants are carefully selected and grown exclusively for the production of the Chamarel Rums. The harvest is done by hand, without ever burning the crops, and occurs between July to December. The freshly harvested sugarcane is transferred within 4 hours to the distillery to preserve its freshness and aromas. The first pressed sugarcane juice will be filtered, then taken to 25HL stainless steel vats to initiate the alcoholic fermentation.
Tasting notes
The Author: Saline, old plantains, generic honey
Rum partner: Burnt toast, flat/watery, light caramel
Rum rating
| The Author | Rum partner | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smell | 2 stars | 2 stars | 2 stars |
| Taste | 2.5 stars | 2 stars | 2.25 stars |
| Overall | 2.5 stars | 2 stars | 2.25 stars |
Additional rum resources
- Day 4 on 24 Days of Rum
- La Rhumerie de Chamarel - official website
About Mauritius
Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island nation known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox. Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens.
Should we visit Mauritius?
Pros
- Scuba diving
- White Rhinos
Cons
- Lots of flight transfers from US
Fun fact about Mauritius
Home of the non-extinct Dodo bird.
Traveling rating
| The Author | Travel partner | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Want to visit | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 4.75 stars |