Saint James Pure Rum 88 British Proof 1944

Rich, vintage rum with woody, spicy charms.

Complex historical character
Rich woody aroma
Unique vintage profile
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This rum delivers a woody, spicy profile with hints of leather, appreciated for its historical significance and complex aromas. A vintage treasure for enthusiasts.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Pure Rum 88 British Proof, produced at Saint James distillery in Martinique, is a historical expression distilled in 1944 from sugar cane juice and aged for 20 years. It offers prominent aromas of vanilla, woody notes, and grass, with a taste profile featuring woody, spicy, and leathery elements. Users appreciate this vintage rum for its complex character and historical significance, noting elements like citrus, black tea, and jasmine. The rum embodies the rich heritage of its origin, making it a treasured find for collectors and enthusiasts alike, although some users find the finish slightly short compared to expectations.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Woody Grass Dried fruit

    Taste

    Woody Spicy Leather Earthy

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6/10 13 reviews
    Top 19% Martinique
    Top 12% Saint James

    This bottle will be emptied tonight and I already had the first glass and barely one more left in the bottle. I can't find a better occasion for finishing this rum than the slide into 2022. This is also a bottle that was released in my birth year so I know I'm old :-) At least I can add some extra information compared to my old notes. This being a very old vintage rum it is so very different in the flavor profile compared to the releases in the past decades. There is wood from nose to finish. Then there is the typical grass note mixed with spice and fruit. There is also a hint of leather in the profile. I like the spicy tunge on the palate. A very good old rum that didn't come cheap when I bought it in the late 80's

    Grandioses Profil, das leider etwas unter der Verdünnung leidet. Trotzdem lohnenswert!

    Wahnsinn so ein alten Tropfen mal probieren zu können.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX509
    ABV
    50,2%
    Category
    Rhum Agricole
    Vintage
    1944
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    20 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Saint James 1944   20yr   50,2% Pure Rum 88 British Proof

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    About the Saint James distillery

    The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 4,145 times with an average of 8.1/10.

    Rums: 250
    Avg Rating: 8.1/10
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