Velier Saint James Velier 70th Anniversary

Aroma highlights dense chocolate, oak, and ripe fruit; the palate balances woody, spicy, and caramel notes, though some find the alcohol assertive. Highly rated by RumX aficionados as a complex yet rewarding agricole—best enjoyed with time and attention.

8.6  / 10  (67 reviews)

Dense oak, dark chocolate, spices—complex agricole, needs patience.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich chocolate and oak profile
    • Long, evolving spicy finish
    • Complex, layered agricole character

    Opening with pronounced dark chocolate and woody oak on the nose, the Velier 70th Anniversary Saint James unfolds layers of spice, dried fruit, and roasted coffee. While the cask-strength punch can be assertive at first, patient drinkers are rewarded with deep complexity—notes of caramel, pepper, and bitter cacao are woven through a long, evolving finish. For those seeking a bold, characterful agricole with real depth, this limited-release is well worth experiencing for yourself.

    Aroma

    Dark chocolate Oak Fruity Tobacco

    Taste

    Woody Peppery Spicy Caramel

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6  / 10  (67 reviews)
    Top 19% Martinique
    Top 13% Saint James

    "Last one of my little St. James flight, I like this one the most. It is rare I find an aged Agricole still being fruity, herbal and woody. This has it all. However, it is quite intense, and most definitely needs time to appreciate - do not sip it lazily by the side."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: MarcT

    "Typical Saint James profile. Naturally very powerful, prior ventilation necessary. Lavender in the base, for which the Velier 10 edition is notorious, only here it fits well. In the mouth it is simply too strong. A few drops of water make it drinkable. Very spicy and woody. Very good. Ranks in the top league of Saint James."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Joachim Guger

    "A dark nose marked by old oak, with dark chocolate, prunes and a fresh, sour apple character. Smooth on the palate, the entry is almost discreet, still on the dark side and with less fruit than on the nose. A hint of spiciness and pepperiness spoils my enjoyment just a little. The finish is marked by sour apple and prune. The finish is long and the final notes are woody, but with a vanilla-like quality that softens the oak, which is quite present. The empty glass is marked by yellow fruit. A fairly coherent rum with diverse expressions that give it a lovely complexity. A very fine St James. A far cry from the splendid BdF 1999, which remains my benchmark."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "Saint James has it under the hood. In my opinion, this is just the beginning of the brand's premiumization."

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    8.1 / 10
    Review by: Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX6388
    ABV
    60,8%
    Category
    Rhum Agricole AOC
    Vintage
    2008
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    9 years
    No. of bottles
    1,200
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Saint James 2008 &nbsp; 9yr &nbsp; 60,8% Velier 70th Anniversary

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    Open rate
    22%
    Ø Market value
    111€

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    About the Saint James distillery

    The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 3,958 times with an average of 8.1/10.

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