Saint James Les Éphémères - N°6 2006 16yr 54,4%

RX15601 Very good Rhum Agricole AOC Single Cask 4,910 bottles Under 250€

“Smooth, robust wood notes, ripe fruit, balanced spice; truly exceptional.”

Introducing the Les Éphémères - N°6 from Saint James distillery in Martinique, a limited edition rum with only 4910 bottles produced. This 16-year-old treasure was distilled in 2006 using a Creole Column and was crafted from sugar cane juice. It boasts an impressive ABV of 54.4%, bottled at cask strength. Tasting notes reveal a captivating aroma of woody, tropical fruit, dark chocolate, sandalwood, and banana. Its flavor profile combines woody, oak, tropical fruit, nutty, and cocoa notes, creating a complex and delightful experience for rum enthusiasts. The rum has received favorable reviews, with many users highlighting the balanced and delectable profile that represents the high-quality of Martiniquais rum. A remarkable, must-try rum for anyone looking to indulge in exclusive, aged agricole rum.

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How does this rum taste?

Les Éphémères - N°6 intrigues with its subtle fruity nose and rich, complex palate. Expect a blend of spice, wood, and a hint of bitterness balanced with sweet caramel. Best enjoyed after breathing, it's a bold, not beginner-friendly sipper.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Tropical fruit Vanilla Glue OrangePeal Dark chocolate

Taste

Woody Fruity Cocoa OrangePeal Tropical fruit Spice

Finish

Woody Spice Citrus Vanilla Cinnamon Nutmeg

Community reviews

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Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

14 April 2023

8.0/10

“Hmm, heretical question: could it possibly be that this Rhum is generally somewhat overrated in the euphoric exuberance in view of a perfectly prepared four-piece set for collectors? 🤔 Too much advance praise? I certainly had to drink it in first. 😳 After the typical for me notes of whitewashed wall dominate the nose, the rhum lacks almost everything on the palate, which has fascinated me in the 1st release of the series. Only out the back, in the finish, comes a certain spicy power, which compensates somewhat for the arbitrary impression on the palate.Still, no comparison with the divine No. 1, rather with the already weakening No. 7 (even if a direct crosstasting is still pending).I would not have thought. Bad form on the day?update 2023-04-14:No, it's not because of bad form on the day. 🤷‍♂️ Tasted today directly against the already legendary Les Epheméres No. 1. The No. 6 can make up some ground (80 instead of 78 points), but can't hold a candle to the No. 1, remains somehow one-dimensional.”

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

3 July 2023

8.6/10

“#4153 This release is also doing pretty well once rested for a while. Roasted wood with nice fruits and spices. Good balance between the elements, also the ABV is well integrated. Draws really nice curtains in the glass and the empty glass has some chocolate and light grass. Price to quality is very good in my mind.”

Aroma

Woody Vanilla Glue Fruity Orange

Taste

Woody Fruity Raisin Caramel Vanilla

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

mto75

6 May 2023

8.7/10

“today the”

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user mto75

Rodolphe

2 April 2023

8.7/10

“Tasted quickly on the Rhumfest so to try again. Between the 1 and the 7 for me. So very nice Agricole very well made. But personally, for the same amount or close to it, I prefer to buy something else (neisson XO or single cask HSE). I'm not a collector that must be why 😉”

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Rodolphe

Thunderbird

31 August 2023

8.6/10

“The third in the bunch...and I like it quite well, it can be enjoyed with a certain ease . On the nose quite unobtrusive with a pleasant fruity note, on the palate an interplay of fruit, wood and spice , the latter also dominates the finish. However, it needs time in the glass”

Aroma

Vanilla Caramelized Blackberry Red fruits

Taste

Nutty Vanilla Barrel Caramel Silky

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Thunderbird

Jakob

17 May 2023

8.6/10

“Compared to the first two Les Ephémeres releases, the most fruity, apart from that located between the 2001 and 2007 - the spicy notes are reminiscent of the 2001, but do not present themselves with quite the same intensity. The quite elegant sweet wood notes are again reminiscent of the 2007 vintage release. Again, a very coherent complement to the first two releases, which further reinforces my enthusiasm about the selection in the Les Ephémeres series. Once again, a very successful release.”

Aroma

OrangePeal Dark chocolate Vanilla Milk chocolate Oak

Taste

Oak Cocoa Dried fruit Black pepper Vanilla

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Jakob

Mike H.

2 April 2023

8.2/10

“I didn’t take any notes at the Rhum Fest so a more detailed review will follow as soon as I get the chance to sample this rum again in a better context.”

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Mike H.

Vincent D

2 August 2023

8.3/10

“I found it much better than the 7 I tested. Frankly woody, but not overpowering. More gourmand, and surely more accessible too. A powerful finish with a bitterness counterbalanced by a pleasant sweetness. Edit: it's still VERY woody. But the spices save the day. Strange series.”

Aroma

Woody Dark chocolate Vanilla Glue

Taste

Woody Fruity Dark chocolate Hot Spice

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Vincent D

TheRhumhoe

2 July 2023

8.8/10

“Les attentes sont grandes lorsqu’il s’agit de la saga des Éphémères, et ce rhum ne déroge pas à la règle. On découvre un profil particulièrement équilibré, oscillant entre puissance et gourmandise, entre finesse et expression. Le nez est sec, intense mais très avenant et s’accompagne d’une certaine fraîcheur. On retrouve tout ce qui fait la réputation de Saint James : un boisé fin, des notes sombres de café, de cacao et de chocolat, une trame avec une sensation de roti et des épices qui agrément parfaitement le profil olfactif. Les fruits secs, la canne à sucre et le tabac complètent le tableau aromatique. L’attaque en bouche est ronde et complexe. On retrouve la gourmandise des fruits tropicaux, des fruits secs et du chocolat, le côté asséchant des tanins, l’influence sombre des notes empyreumatiques et boisées, les arômes liés aux épices, le tabac et la canne à sucre pour le côté plus végétal. On retrouve le parfait équilibre entre élégance et exubérance. L’alcool est très bien intégré. La finale, très longue, est encore plus sèche. Les épices, le cuir et le boisé reviennent à la charge, tandis que les notes végétales, les tanins et les fruits secs concluent parfaitement ce profil complet et haut en couleurs. Une excellente cuvée, plus riche que le Numéro 7 mais légèrement moins complexe et profonde que le Numéro 1 de la série. Elle fait clairement partie du haut de gamme du rhum agricole.”

Aroma

Woody Dark Roasted Coffee Cocoa

Taste

Woody Tannins Cocoa Coffee Roasted

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user TheRhumhoe

Serge

10 April 2023

8.8/10

“Tasted very good to me ... caramelized notes of orange peel, wood, resin. hmmm have written down that the orange color of the wax seal fits very well with the taste. Were probably a few too many 😂Very good at the release price 👌”

Aroma

Woody Tropical fruit Sandalwood Caramelized Sap

Taste

Woody Oak Tropical fruit Fruity Caramel

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Serge

Leo Tomczak

17 June 2023

8.5/10

“Schmeckt wie ein kontinentaler Caroni, nur als Agricole. Super Farbe und Nase. Ich vermute fast etwas überlagert, dadurch sehr intensive Geschmäcker nach Teer, Aschenbecher und roten Früchten. Kriegt aber gerade noch die Kurve und driftet nicht komplett in Bitterstoffe ab. Kein Rum für Anfänger.”

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Leo Tomczak

Jarek

15 April 2023

8.6/10

“So subjective can be the taste sensation... with me the "Wow!" came already when opening the bottle. Fruity, spicy, woody, still unmistakably an Agricole. Besides but almost a little funky.by no means worse than the other brothers from the series. Common tasting comes but only when No 5 is also on the table.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Woody Dark chocolate Banana OrangePeal

Taste

Woody Tropical fruit Nutty OrangePeal Cocoa

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Jarek

Lukas Jäger

4 May 2023

8.0/10

“Contrasting worlds: As he breathes in the glass and waits for me, I can hardly wait, a sweet fruity smell attracts me. From No. 1 and 7 I was only semi-enthusiastic; not bad, but also not my highlight.At closer "Hinriechen" then neat barrel, but also fruity citrus aromas and a waxy smell.On the palate then unfortunately full disappointment: Sour and bitter, a lot of wood, tannins and the citrus flavors taste maximum still like a cutting board of wood on which any citrus fruits were cut.For me, unfortunately, far away from top bottling. No idea how you can give this around 90 points....”

Aroma

Woody Tropical fruit OrangePeal Waxes Sandalwood

Taste

Woody Oak Hot Cocoa Raisin

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Lukas Jäger

Andi

21 April 2023

8.1/10

“Agricole with a kick, light caramel and orange / citrus nuances... I will taste it again on occasion.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Woody OrangePeal Vanilla

Taste

Hot OrangePeal Tropical fruit Woody Vanilla

Photo of the rum Les Éphémères - N°6 taken from user Andi

Maxime Checler 🇫🇷

1 April 2023

9.0/10

“A bomb tasted at the rum fest, which is very close to the ephemeral 1. To have as soon as possible.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Martinique

Distillery
Saint James

RumX ID
RX15601

ABV
54,4%

Category
Rhum Agricole AOC

Vintage
2006

Made from
Sugar cane juice

Distillation
Creole Column

Age
16 years

No. of bottles
4910

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

172 €

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