Saint James XO Quintessence

Saint James XO Quintessence combines floral and woody aromas with vegetal, spicy flavors. Possessing a mild, creamy profile, it's celebrated for delicacy but lacks body.

7.8  / 10  (42 reviews)

Floral, vegetal, mild yet complex Agricole rum.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Elegant and balanced flavor profile
    • Complex and rich aromas
    • Aesthetically pleasing packaging

    Saint James XO Quintessence is a six-year-old rum from Martinique, distilled from sugar cane juice using a column still. Users describe it as floral and woody on the nose, with vegetal and spicy notes on the palate. Though appreciated for its mild, creamy mouthfeel and complex profile, some users find it slightly lacking in depth and body. The rum concludes with a medium-length finish featuring herbal, caramel, and woody nuances. Its presentation is aesthetically pleasing, though opinions on its value vary. Ideal for those seeking a refined Agricole experience, its harmonious blend of flavors makes it a noteworthy selection.

    Aroma

    Woody Floral Spicy Round

    Taste

    Vegetal Spicy Woody Mild

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8  / 10  (42 reviews)

    "Une bouteille aussi esthĂ©tique peut, dans certaines circonstances, faire office de cache-misĂšre pour le jus qu’elle contient, et malheureusement cette cuvĂ©e tombe dans ce cas prĂ©cis. L’ADN de Saint James est ici transparent et fait pĂąle figure. mĂȘme parmi la gamme permanente. Le nez est ce qui se rapproche le plus de l’esprit sombre typique de la distillerie avec des notes de chĂȘne, de cafĂ©, de vanille et de piment. Les abricots secs et les notes florales finalisent un profil doux, simple et assez rĂ©servĂ©. L’attaque en bouche est mince et lĂ©gĂšre. Quelques notes vĂ©gĂ©tales et herbacĂ©es apportent de l’amertume, tandis que les raisins secs, les Ă©pices et le bois se confrontent au palais. Il n’y a pas grand chose Ă  dire dessus, si ce n’est que c’est assez plat et plutĂŽt dĂ©cevant. La finale n’est pas trĂšs longue, elle rappelle les notes florales, les herbes, les fruits secs, la canne Ă  sucre, les Ă©pices, les notes rĂŽties et le caramel mais elle ne brille pas plus que cela. Un rhum qui se veut joli d’apparence, mais qui n’a pas grand chose dans le fond hĂ©las."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "Beautiful Agricole, unfortunately a bit bland.Dazu a bit too expensive."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Leo Tomczak

    "Color: ChestnutOdor:Restrained, at first varnish, paint and soap.After standing longer, then vanilla, herbs and grass, so the expected Agricole flavors.Taste:Sweet, soft, mild and creamy in the mouth.When swallowed slightly spicy with fudge. Also herbal, herbs, Agricole.Round.Needs some time.Finish:Medium longRound and mild with flavors of herbs, caramel and wood.Dry in the aftertaste.76 points."

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    7.6 / 10
    Review by: Harald

    "TrÚs trÚs bon rhum, j'ai adoré"

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Yannick D.
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX2116
    ABV
    42%
    Category
    Rhum Agricole AOC
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    6 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Saint James 6yr &nbsp; 42% XO Quintessence

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    The RumX community has already added 140 bottles to their collections:

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    opened
    12
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    4
    Open rate
    11%
    Ø Market value
    157€

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    About the Saint James distillery

    The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 3,965 times with an average of 8.1/10.

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