Cuvée L‘Essentiel

Refined, woody, and spicy with balanced depth.

Sophisticated aroma profile
Rich, balanced flavor
High-quality presentation
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Cuvée L‘Essentiel offers a woody nose and balanced palate with dark chocolate and spices, showcasing refinement but perceived as overpriced by some enthusiasts.

149.40 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX1703
ABV
43%
Category
Rhum Agricole AOC
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Saint James 12yr   43% Cuvée L‘Essentiel

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Cuvée L‘Essentiel, from the Saint James distillery in Martinique, is a sophisticated rum distilled from sugar cane juice using a column still and aged for 12 years. It exhibits a woody aroma with undertones of cherry, mocha, and toasted notes, and a complex flavor profile marked by dark chocolate, pepper, cinnamon, and a balanced finish. Users liken the rum's profile to a blend of vintages from 1998, 2000, and 2003, aged in bourbon casks. While lauded for its refined profile and execution, some find its price slightly prohibitive. Overall, it is a celebrated offering in the rhum agricole category, known for its depth and quality presentation.

    Aroma

    Woody Cherry Toasted Fruity

    Taste

    Woody Chocolate Peppery Cinnamon

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.3/10 40 reviews
    Top 37% Martinique
    Top 30% Saint James

    A fantastically round rum. Fresh fruit on the nose with some citrus, subtle vanilla and raisin. The taste is surprisingly fruity for its age, a little rosy, some oak and wood. The visual presentation rounds off the experience. Typical Saint James of very high quality!

    This is an exceptional Rhum from Saint James. It’s a blend of the vintages of 1998, 2000 and 2003 all of them aged for over 12 years in small bourbon casks. I can really recommend it, even though the average price is a little high at around €180.

    I also sampled this rum at the Rum Regatta in Flensburg and a bottle ended up in my shopping bag. I really like the rums from Saint James, so I wasn't surprised by the quality of this one. The nose is fruity and woody with spices, chocolate and light coffee. The palate is well balanced and complex with wood, lots of fruits, spices and chocolate. I can't decide if its warm or peppery. The finish is medium long with roasted wood, spices and dried fruit. Try to leave the empty glass for a few hours and then whif it. F

    Very nutty agricole with balanced wood notes. An interesting blend of 3x 12YO ex-Bourbon Vintages.

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    About the Saint James distillery

    The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 4,164 times with an average of 8.1/10.

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