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V&B Saint James 2008 10yr 62,1%

RX1087 Very good Rhum Agricole AOC Under 100€
“Rich, intense, chocolatey with spicy warmth; a true cask-strength gem.”

The "2008" is a premium rum produced at the Saint James distillery in Martinique, bottled by independent bottler V&B. Distilled from sugar cane juice in a Column Still in 2008, it was aged for 10 years and 2 months before being bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 62.1%. Rum enthusiasts describe it as having a woody, spicy, nutty, chocolate, and earthy smell, with flavors of spice, wood, licorice, coffee, and earthiness. The rum is praised for its complexity and gourmand aspect, and has received positive reviews for its long, warm, and spicy finish. A strong choice for rum collectors and connoisseurs to indulge in.

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How does this rum taste?

A robust, unapologetically bold rum, Saint James 2008 offers a savory blend of woody, chocolatey notes with a spicy finish. Its robust proof wraps the alcohol smoothly, delivering a rich and complex experience with a warm, long aftertaste.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Chocolate Spice Nutty Earthy Prunes

Taste

Woody Spice Licorice Hazelnut Coffee Spicy

Finish

Woody Peppery Roasted Hazelnut Chocolate Earthy

Community reviews

8.3/1023 ratings
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7.4/10

“Grasige Agricole Noten, leicht an Grappa erinnernd, etwas junges Holz, Gewürze, Haselnüsse mit Schokolade, minimal fruchtig nach Traube und Mirabelle, dazu extrem trocken. Der Alkohol ist ganz gut integriert aber ne Offenbarung an Komplexität ist das nun auch nicht gerade.”

Aroma

Agricole Fresh Green pepper Young wood Woody

Taste

Earthy Woody Agricole Fresh Ginger
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8.3/10

“Kommt nicht ganz an den 2001er Saint James ran, aber hat trotzdem ein wirklich spannendes Aromenspektrum im Angebot - im Vergleich zum grossen Bruder fehlt den dunklen Früchten aber etwas die Kraft.”

Aroma

Plum Barrel Cocoa Green pepper Dried apricot

Taste

Coffee Barrel Burnt Black pepper Nutmeg
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8.9/10

“Un rhum décomplexé, très bien fait et ce qu'il faut en gourmandise, delicious👌”

Aroma

Woody Earthy Cocoa Coffee Figs

Taste

Woody Earthy Coffee Prunes Anise

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX1087
ABV
62,1%
Category
Rhum Agricole AOC
Vintage
2008
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
10 years 2mo
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 100€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

75 €
Ø Market value

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The RumX community has already added 34 bottles to their collections:

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About the Saint James distillery

The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 2,972 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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