Velier Saint James Velier 70th Anniversary 2008 9yr 60,8%

Bold Agricole with evolving spice and complexity.

A robust Agricole offering, this rum delights with deep dark chocolate and oak aromas, balanced by evolving spice and caramel nuances. Our community appreciates its bold profile and complex finish, perfect for dedicated spirits fans.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex aroma profile
    • Evolving tasting experience
    • Limited release collectible

    The Velier 70th Anniversary from Saint James distillery is a bold Agricole rum that takes you on a sensory journey. Crafted from sugar cane juice and aged for 9 years, it opens with dark chocolate, oak, and a hint of tobacco. Our RumX community notes an initial punch of alcohol that, once settled, gives way to evolving layers of caramel, spice, and woody complexity. Though the start may be intense, letting the rum breathe reveals its rich character. With limited bottles available, this distinctive release offers a truly immersive experience for rum lovers.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Dark chocolate Oak Fruity Tobacco

    Taste

    Woody Peppery Spicy Caramel

    Finish

    Roasted Woody Peppery Grass

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6/10
    65 reviews

    Top 19%

    Martinique

    Top 13%

    Saint James

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    8.7/10

    "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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    8.8/10

    "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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    8.6/10

    "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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    8.1/10

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

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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

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    103€

    The RumX community has already added 73 bottles to their collections:

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    57
    opened
    9
    emptied
    7
    Open rate
    22%

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    About the Saint James distillery

    The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 3,810 times with an average of 8.1/10.


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