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Saint James Sélection exclusive Velier (RX13232)

The "Sélection exclusive Velier" is a distinct rum crafted in Martinique at the Saint James distillery. It was selected and bottled by the renowned independent bottler Velier, and it boasts a Creole Column distillation of sugar cane juice from 2008, with a 13-year aging process. With an ABV of 47%, this rum delivers an intriguing blend of flavors and aromas. The smell encompasses woody, flowery, vanilla, herbal, and roasted notes, while the taste consists of woody, roasted, grass, dry, and bitter elements. RumX users expressed mixed opinions, as some appreciated its powerful agricole character and balanced drinkability, while others found an unwelcome soap-like essence in the rum. Be prepared to encounter an extraordinary rum with a unique sensory experience.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Sélection exclusive Velier is based on 20 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Nosing impressions

Woody Flowery Vanilla Herbal Roasted Dried fruit Pear Oak Nougat Green pepper

Taste impressions

Woody Roasted Grass Dry Bitter Dried fruit Vanilla Intense Peppery Lemon

Finish

Lemon Oak Earthy Woody Roasted Dried fruit Hay Tea Lime Chocolate

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How does the community rate this rum?

7.1 /1020 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 20 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 7.1 out of 10. A total of users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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7.4/10

Nice Agricole with decent power. I do not find the aforementioned missing notes here.


Aroma

Pear Vanilla Woody

Taste

Woody Roasted Intense Peppery
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6.6/10

The DNA of the series remains recognizable, in addition, a sweet mango note as well as light sulfur appears in the nose - extraordinary and still quite interesting. Unfortunately, the tide turns fundamentally in the mouth - it becomes soapy-floral. Although the basic profile remains recognizable, it is too clearly overlaid by the aforementioned off-notes in my perception. Unsurprisingly, no other picture emerges on the palate - thus unfortunately disappointing.


Aroma

Oak Dried fruit Nougat Herbal Flowery
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8.4/10

Wieder Eiche, erdig, sehr trocken. Und dann - diesmal zurückhaltend - die parfümierte Seife. Im Mund prickelnd und langer, guter Abgang. Intensive Zitrusfrüchte. Ausgewogen, gute Trinkstärke. Von oben (2015) runter verkostet bis jetzt der Beste.


Aroma

Oak Polish Chocolate Roasted Caramelized

Taste

Woody Roasted Leather Earthy Fresh
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6.9/10

Großes VSGB-Vertical-live-Tasting von und mit Luca Gargano. 22.10.2022, 16:39. Nase: Holzig, aber eher Richtung Karton, kräuterig-wurzelig mit ein wenig Essig, Sahnetoffe mit einem Spritzer Zitrone, säuerlicher Johannisbeere und mehlige Banane. Dazu leicht Sesam. Gaumen: sehr viel Säure zu Beginn, leicht metallisch, bitter und in Zitrone übergehend. Dahinter kommt Heu und grasiges Zuckerrohr. Wirkt verdünnt. Im Abgang bleiben Zitrone und Heu. Platz: N: 5/10 G: 2/10


Aroma

Woody Spicy Root Herbal Sesame

Taste

Acidic Bitter Lemon Thin Hay
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6.9/10

Not the best actually not even mediocre.


Aroma

Dried fruit Vanilla Roasted Woody Floral

Taste

Woody Roasted Dried fruit Dry Bitter
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6.8/10

Leider auch hier eine deutliche Seifen-Fehlnote.

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3.5/10

Ohne Witz ist das der mit Abstand ekelhafteste "richtige" Rum, den ich jemals getrunken habe. Diese Seifennote ist sowohl in der Nase als auch auf dem Gaumen derart präsent und ekelhaft. Kaum zu glauben, dass Luca sowas abgefüllt hat...

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
ID
RX13232
ABV
47%
Vintage
2008
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Creole Column
Age
13 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 250€
Category
Rum

Is this rum rather collected or consumed?

The RumX community has already added 12 bottles to their collections:

11

closed

1

opened

0

emptied

8.3%

Open rate

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About the Saint James distillery

The distillery Saint James is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 2,041 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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