Saint James J. Bally Art Déco #2

"A very interesting rum that allows itself to be discovered with each tasting. The aromas are in excellent balance with each other. Interesting value for money. We are at a high level!"

"A nice spicy/woody aroma with some leather and tea... I like that very much. There are also some orange peel aromas on the nose and palate that round off the whole thing. A delicious rum to enjoy in the evening The re-tasting on Saturday at Dr. Django. I stand by my rating"

"I have a bottle of this rum on the way and I know now that it was a good choice and that I need to order at least one more for my collection. A blend of 3 different years and blended to near perfection. Not as oaky as the previous one but still very well balanced. Clear Agricole flavours and lightly dry with fruits, spices and chocolat. My advice is to buy while you can."

"WoW 😍 What an amazing J. Bally Blend! Nose: Fruity, fresh, woody, cinnamon! All the typical Agricole notes. Very round and inviting! Btw it draws really nice curtains in the glass. Mouth: Very round and delicious with all the tastes you‘ve found in the nose. The alcohol is integrated very well. Finish: Long, dry, smooth and delicious 🤤🤤🥃 Really a perfect agricole!"

"Very good Agricole with plenty of fruit - oranges, cherries - on the nose. Slight influence of maturity. Very spicy in the mouth and a nice finish. A very good Agricole, good PLV. Thanks to Bonn!!! Edit: Today again in the glass, must correct my evaluation clearly upwards. The nose is awesome! A touch too much bitterness on the palate."

"Many parallels to the 2006 (lmdw RX10625 )...a bit lighter, but very tasty and more suited to the Daily Rum...I like very much from profile."

"Comes across a bit more settled than the first Art Deco in a direct comparison. The slightly higher alcohol creates a denser flavor profile: where the first is fruitier-lighter, more of the heavy, syrupy wood sweetness and spiciness lingers here. The fruit is also present, but rather in drier notes and far less fresh. Both bottlings know how to convince and prove sufficient independence."

"This second batch takes you on a journey. From being forward with smell of vanilla and wood to a cut and dried lawn ending in a grove of geranium. All the while it is a pleasure to sip. Falls short on alcohol integration"

"Mit mehr % wäre hier eine Spitzenbewertung möglich gewesen wäre. So hat man bei diesem tollen Rum leider das Gefühl von allem etwas zu wenig zu haben. Absolute Kaufempfehlung. Einer der Favoriten meines Abends."

"Real Agricole surprise!"

"In my opinion, the most beautiful bottle turns out to be unruly - but only on the outside (crumbling cork, I've never really had one before). The inner values are quite appealing, a harmonious, flowery and delicate Agricole. A lightweight, a lady who is a pleasure to get to know."

"Un beau rhum de Martinique porté sur les fruits secs. Malgré le faible degré, il possède une belle complexité et intensité aromatiques. J'en ai acheté une bouteille. Je le trouve superbe pour prix. C'est une chance qu'il y en ait encore autant sur le marché !"

"What a great drop! Initially I would have scored it a 8.6 +/-. But after a few weeks and several „tastings“ I find it improved even further, especially on the palate. So, give it time and air and you will be rewarded with a well balanced and complex agricole. Taking the price into concern (around 120€) you get a lot for your money."

"Not quite as exciting as batch 1 in terms of complexity and a little too much leather and tobacco for me personally. Nevertheless, very drinkable and delicious! However, I like batch 1 much better in direct comparison."

"Un très beau rhum qui montre qu’avec 43 degrés on peut envoyer quelque chose d’intense et complexe ! Une bombe de fruits, d’épices, canelle etc qui en fait une dégustation abordable, mais intéressante. Bonus pour la sublime bouteille art déco."