J. Bally Millésime 2002
Most enjoy its classic, easy-drinking agricole profile with wood, vanilla and citrus. Critics find it a bit thin and simple. Consensus: a solid, approachable Bally vintage, not a wow-bottle.
Newcomers to agricole and rum fans who want a gentle, classic Martinique profile with wood, vanilla, citrus and soft vegetal notes at a comfortable 43%.
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Soft, classic Bally for easy sipping
If you’re agricole-curious and don’t want to be hit with intensity, this Bally 2002 gives you the real profile in a soft, friendly package that still rewards some attention.
High-proof hunters, complexity chasers, or drinkers who dislike grassy/vegetal agricole notes and find 43% too tame or a bit thin.
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About the J. Bally distillery
The J. Bally distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from J. Bally have been reviewed 1,299 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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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.
Auto-translatedNotes 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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