Chamarel Exotic Spiced

Chamarel is a well-known Mauritian distillery in the island's scenic southwest, and this Exotic Spiced is a flavoured rum built on its column-still cane spirit. Mauritius sits outside the agricole AOC, so this is an Indian Ocean spiced rum rather than a protected category.

The spicing leans heavily on cinnamon, with woody warmth, floral notes and a bitter undercurrent running through the palate and finish. Notably it reads drier and less sugary than many spiced rums, which works in its favour, though the cinnamon can become dominant enough to crowd out the rest. At 40% it is approachable and best enjoyed for what it is, a warming, spice-forward pour over ice or in a cocktail rather than a subtle sipper.