V&B Saint James 2008
Agricole fans and bourbon/whisky drinkers who enjoy dry, woody, high-ABV spirits with dark chocolate and nutty notes and want a serious cask strength Martinique rum.
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How does this rum taste?
Most love its dry, woody, chocolate-hazelnut profile and long finish. Critics find it less complex and quite intense. Consensus: a well-made, powerful agricole for enthusiasts, not beginners.
If you enjoy dry, cask strength agricoles like older Saint James or high-proof whisky, this is a logical next bottle—powerful, honest, and rewarding once you tame the 62.1%.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers seeking sweet, soft rums; its dryness and intensity can feel a bit stark and demanding.
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About the Saint James distillery
The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 4,390 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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Un rhum décomplexé, très bien fait et ce qu'il faut en gourmandise, delicious👌
Doesn't quite come close to the 2001 Saint James, but still has a really exciting spectrum of aromas on offer - compared to its big brother, however, the dark fruits lack a little power.
Un joli rhum, proposition intéressante assez sombre, un beau vieillissement, brut de fût à l’alcool bien enrobé. Une jolie bouteille visionnaire: en 2008 les brut de fût SAINT JAMES n’étaient pas si courantes.
Au nez poivré, fruité et légèrement chocolaté. En bouche très fruité, épicé et chaud. Alcool assez présent sur la fin. Finale longue, chaude et épicée.