Millésime

approachable citrus-vanilla agricole

Approachable agricole
Citrus and vanilla
Soft woody finish
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Approachable agricole with citrus, sugarcane and vanilla over soft oak. Easy to sip neat, with a gentle finish; some reviewers would prefer higher ABV and added complexity.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX608
ABV
43%
Category
Rhum Agricole AOC
Vintage
2002
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Bottle volume
70cl
J. Bally 2002   43% Millésime

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members praise this J. Bally Millésime 2002 for its approachable, classic agricole character and soft, easy-drinking style. Expect bright citrus and sugarcane on the nose, with vanilla and woody notes that carry to a gentle, earthy finish. Reviewers often enjoy it neat for its calm warmth. Well reviewed by 63 enthusiasts on RumX and a popular pick, though some wish for higher ABV and more complexity.

    Aroma

    Woody Vanilla Agricole Citrus

    Taste

    Woody Vanilla Citrus Agricole

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.8/10 69 reviews

    A rather mild Agricole but still an Agricole nonetheless. Nice touch of oak and fruit with vanilla and caramel. There is a nice warmth on the palate but would have liked a higher ABV.

    A more flavorful and aromatic Bally than its 2005 counterpart. The nose is pleasant, carried by fruity, vegetal, floral, earthy notes with tobacco, wood, leather and spices. The rum is smooth, easy to drink but aromatic in the mouth. The finish is moderately long on the same tones. A nice Bally that could be even better with more voltage.

    Notes issues du Whisky Live Paris 2024 - à revoir et approfondir. Chenes vanille et Tabac, sans forcément casser la baraque. Incomparable à mon SJ 1999 d'hier soir par exemple.

    Bottle almost finished: the very woody and bitter side is no longer as prominent (perhaps a little cold that disturbed my previous attempts), in the end it's quite pleasant with a certain depth and a titration that makes it easy to appreciate. I often suggest it to novices who visit me :) 2nd tasting: After half a bottle, so quite a bit of oxidation: on the palate, the woodiness and medicinal aspect make it rather average. It's even a little too bitter for my taste. 1st tasting: Better than I expected. Lacks liveliness, however.

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