Velier Saint James Sélection exclusive Velier

"Franconian Tasting Gang on 10.05.2024 First of all, a big thank you to DomM for providing this set. Personally, I didn't like the profile. With one exception, this soap flavor is too much for me. But thanks to DomM and Serge, the leftovers from the glasses ended up in a spontaneous and outstanding cocktail."

"Not too bad though I would have liked more complexity to a rum this age. Fruity with spices and really nice wood. I like that you get roasted coffee on the nose."

"Tasted on the Whisky and Rum festival 2022. IJmuiden. www.zeewijck.nl Zeewijcks boss' Richard poured this to me. Lovely aged rum. Really good."

"A bit fresher on the nose than the 1998. The sweet vanilla, caramel and grassy notes remain, along with tropical fruits. The palate reveals a pleasant melange of fruit, wood and spices, but lacks the final refinement."

"Beautiful nose. Wood, coffee, lots of caramel and then dried fruit. Balanced, not complex.In the mouth it continues right away. Crisp and warm. Some sweetness and very drinkable.Nothing extraordinary, but a very good rum. Certainly goes well with a cigar."

"Great VSGB Vertical live tasting by and with Luca Gargano. 10/22/2022, 17:03.Tropically aged for 21 years. Rare to find.Nose: intense, balanced and really tasty. Age really does the nose good. Old, fragrant sandalwood with a nice woody acidity and a subtle vinegar note. Black currant with blood orange, banana and cherry. Plus caramel, vanilla and a hint of Maggi background.Palate: seems and remains a bit thin, but has a pleasant woody bitter-salty attack, through lemon zest and currant to some chocolate, licorice to grass. No soap! Quite good in comparison.Place:N: 3/10G: 1/10"

"Parallel-Verkostung der Velier Saint James Reihe in der Franconian Tasting Gang. Danke Dom fürs Aufreissen 👌 Alles in Allem ist das Set für mich nicht herrausragend gut sondern eher durchschnittlich mit ein paar Ausreißern nach oben und unten. Kurzzusammenfassung nach Vintages: 2015 & 2014 waren für mich eher unangenehm. 2010 & 2012 besser aber immer noch nichts, was ich nochmal trinken wollen würde. 2008 & 2006 & 2004 waren dann deutlich besser und interessanter. 2002 dann wieder ein Totalausfall (Katzenpisse, die sich zu Multivitamintabletten weiterentwickelt und gar nicht zum Holz passt). 2000 dann wieder gut und 1998 für mich der Beste aus dem Set."

"Rund, keine Fehlnoten, es fehlt aber etwas Komplexität."

"Richtig starke Nase. Am Gaumen fehlt etwas die Komplexität im Vergleich zum 1998er Platz 2 der Serie für mich."

"Nose reminiscent of rye whiskey. 🇺🇸 In the taste planty notes that disturb me a little, overall he could have tolerated more alcohol."

"Franconian Rum Tasting Gang, 2024-05-10, Saint James 25 AOC Anniversaire (danke an Dom): Mein zweiter Platz der heutigen Verkostung. Fruchtiger und weniger holzig als der 1998er. Ebenfalls gänzlich frei von Seife-Noten."

"Per me una delle migliori espressioni della serie Saint James 25th AOC Anniversary series. Un rum agricolo di carattere, piacevole al palato e con un naso veramente interessante. Prima o poi acquisterò la bottiglia da 0,70"

"This Saint James was definitely not Velier masterpiece. Just one common filling to co tinue the production."

"Compared to other vintages from this release, the 2000 is definitely very dark in terms of flavours. Cocoa, dark chocolate, dark dried fruits, wood. I also feel like it is a very elegant rum, very well balanced and distinguished."

"Nez très agréable, côté 2000, fruit à coque Bouche finale excellente, plus rond que 2008, torréfié, chocolat Top 3 préféré avec le 2008"