Saint Lucia Distillers, the sole distillery in Saint Lucia and manufacturer of award winning rums is excited to reveal “Celebrating our Caribbean Passions” a special Chairman's Reserve collector's item, that marries the brilliant art of Llewelyn Xavier with the finest St Lucian Rum.

Chairman's Reserve rum, since its birth in 1999, has gained acclaim as one of the best rums in the World.  This unique, handcrafted Limited Edition blend was personally selected by the then Chairman Laurie Barnard and is a combination of distilled Pot and Column Still rums. With its dark brown amber colour, the pot still richness comes through on the nose with sweet honeyed fruit and spicy vanilla from the oak. 

Llewelyn Xavier OBE, is a Saint Lucian born artist whose art is being held in the permanent Collections of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., the Museum of Modern Art, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, just to name a few.  

He is a multi-media artist, environmentalist, President and Founder of the Saint Lucia Sculpture Park Foundation and is seen as Saint Lucia's pre-eminent visual artist.   Well known for his oil paintings, Llewellyn's work radiates brilliant palettes which are inspired from the Caribbean and its environment. 

The special edition bottle of Chairman's Reserve rum celebrates Saint Lucia's tradition and passion for the arts featuring the work of Llewelyn Xavier. It is called 'Celebrating our Caribbean Passions' which reflects Xavier's colourful vibrant works reflect the brightness and vitality of his native homeland. 

The rum is available from www.31dover.com exclusively until 29th October, and at the UK Rum Fest 20-21st October. There are 600 bottles available in the UK. RSP £22.95.

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