J. Bally Millésime

Balanced, woody with vegetal hints, pleasant agricole.

The 2003 J. Bally Millésime rum offers a refined woody, fruity profile with vegetal undertones. Critics note its balance and subtle agricole characteristics, yet some find it less impactful.

7.9/10 46 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Elegant woody aroma
    Fruity and floral notes
    Good for agricole enthusiasts

    The J. Bally Distillery's 2003 Millésime rum is an elegant agricole from Martinique, crafted exclusively from sugarcane juice and distilled in a column still. This rum carries a 43% ABV and is celebrated for its sophisticated woody, fruity, and vegetal notes. Users appreciate its balance of freshness and earthy character with hints of leather and pear. While offering a robust agricole presence, it's considered versatile with a smooth introduction to its complex profile, which includes herbal and fruity undertones. Some find it lacks punch and long-lasting depth compared to other contemporaries. Nonetheless, it remains a staple for agricole enthusiasts at a reasonable price point.

    Aroma

    Woody Vegetal Fruity Leather

    Taste

    Woody Floral Fruity Agricole

    How is this rum rated?

    7.9/10 46 reviews

     Pretty good rum from Bally and you get what you pay for. The Agricole notes are there just in a light version. The nose is warm, fruity and woody with nutmeg, tobacco, leather and a hint of varnish. The palate is also fruity and woody with sugarcane, leather, tobacco and a hint of iodine and flowers. The finish is medium long with wood, spices and dried fruits.

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    8.2 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     Pleasant relaxed Agricole

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    7.9 /10
    Review by: Thunderbird

     Un Millésime de chez J. Bally assez classique, qui offre ce dont on espère d’un rhum agricole : des notes végétales (canne à sucre) et herbacées, des épices qui agrémentent le profil, des arômes fruités (fruits secs, banane) pour la gourmandise et un joli boisé qui n’est pas envahissant. L’attaque en bouche est douce mais plus concentrée sur les notes agricoles. On ressent une certaine fraîcheur, des notes de thé et de tabac qui se joignent aux épices, au bois, à la canne à sucre et aux fruits secs. Un profil assez sommaire qui manque d’impact, de profondeur dans les arômes et de vivacité. La finale ne déroge pas à la règle et se veut douce et légère, avec une pointe de cacao, des notes rôties, des épices, de la canne à sucre, du bois et des notes florales et herbeuses. Les fruits font ici office de figuration. Un rhum assez généraliste, sans grande surprise, qui tombe en désuétude par rapport aux autres cuvées de la marque, et même face à la gamme permanente qui se positionne à un niveau similaire.

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    7.7 /10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

     Much sweeter and less smoky than the 2008. But still quite short finish unfortunately.

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    8.2 /10
    Review by: Leo Tomczak
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX393
    ABV
    43%
    Category
    Rhum Agricole AOC
    Vintage
    2003
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    J. Bally 2003 &nbsp; 43% Millésime

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    Open rate
    21%
    Ø Market value
    47€

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    About the J. Bally distillery

    The J. Bally distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from J. Bally have been reviewed 1,109 times with an average of 8.1/10.

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