Saint James Brut de fût 2003 14yr 56,4%

RX7259 Very good Rhum Agricole AOC 2,100 bottles Under 100€

8.5/1091 ratings

Community rating

“A robust, woody rum; harmonious blend with a complex finish.”

Introducing the exquisite Saint James Brut de Fût, a limited edition release from the renowned Martinique distillery, boasting a robust 56.4% ABV and an aging process of 14 years, producing just 2100 bottles. Distilled from sugar cane juice using a Creole Column, this captivating rum captivates the senses with its woody aroma, artfully complemented by notes of prunes, leather, sugarcane, and spice. The taste profile reveals an enticing blend of woodiness, barrel, spice, peppery warmth, and oak, delighting the palate with its complex and intense flavors. As you savor this remarkable rum, you'll notice the harmonious orchestra of dried fruits, coffee, and chocolate hints, superbly balanced with a rich and lingering finish that lingers in the mouth. Perfect for experienced rum aficionados and newcomers alike, Saint James Brut de Fût is a beautifully crafted gem that offers an elegant European twist on a traditional Agricole rum. Its intricate flavor combination allows for both roundness and marked oak influences, creating a truly distinctive taste experience that will leave you yearning for more. Discover the exceptional character and refinement of Saint James Brut de Fût, a delectable rum that effortlessly blends dominant woody notes with an enticing blend of spices, fruits, and subtle menthol hints. Whether savoring it neat or as a luxurious addition to your favorite cocktail, this masterful rum should not be missed by any connoisseur seeking a unique and memorable taste adventure.

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Highlights

Woody aroma with prunes, leather
Complex, intense flavors
Rich, lingering finish

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How does this rum taste?

An intense, woody delight from Saint James distillery, the "Brut de fût" 2003 dazzles with its robust oaky and spicy profile. Each sip delivers complex caramel, fruit, and vanilla notes, refined by 14 years of aging, yet some find it overly woody.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Prunes Leather Spice Dried apricot Sugarcane

Taste

Woody Barrel Spice Peppery Oak Licorice

Finish

Woody Licorice Barrel Peppery Oak Tannins

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Thunderbird

30 December 2021

9.0/10

“An intense and woody rum... what a taste experience... ! Absolutely top!”

Aroma

Woody Prunes Leather

Taste

Oak Barrel Intense Licorice Prunes

MarcT

2 February 2023

7.9/10

“A nice Agricole, which has not lost its herbal elements despite the aging. However, it has too much wood for my taste.”

Aroma

Prunes Woody Sugarcane Herbal

Taste

Woody Prunes Intense Herbal Dry

Jean Louisss

10 February 2023

8.5/10

“I was expecting a wood slap, in the end the slap is present but not only! This last one is accompanied by elegant dry fruits and dark notes of all kinds. The nose is a pure sweetness that we could smell for hours. The mouth is very very woody, but it remains very pleasant. A beautiful discovery.”

Aroma

Prunes Apple Oak Figs Dried apricot

Taste

Oak Barrel Thick Dark Unknown

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

12 October 2020

8.9/10

“The cask is almost taking over this rum and it's dominated by oak. A heavy rum made of fresh sugar cane.”

Aroma

Mocha Spice Bitter Caramelized Dried fruit

Taste

Heavy Round Oak Barrel Spice

RumTaTa

14 September 2022

8.7/10

“Plenty of 56% and no sting in the nose. Surprisingly fruity and little floral.The palate is first dominated by the barrel influence but then also the finer notes from the nose come through, wonderful! No alcoholic sharpness far and wide!The finish again very woody but finely nuanced.”

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Leather Spice Prunes

Taste

Spice Woody Barrel Peppery Oak

crazyforgoodbooze

23 February 2022

7.7/10

“the nose is promising fruity and tart, but taste me then unfortunately much too woody, sour and too bitter and dry. the rest of the sample I will process in May Tai believe there is so much wood comes good but here it is just too bad for me.”

Aroma

Prunes Caramelized Leather Red fruits Woody

Taste

Dry Bitter Barrel Woody Oak

Benoit Mahe

12 July 2022

8.6/10

“A rum that has a lot to offer and is a pleasure to have. I prefer molasses but a top daily dram for those who prefer agricultural.”

Aroma

Woody Roasted Vanilla Chocolate Brown sugar

Taste

Woody Sugarcane Dried fruit Espresso Spice

DosenZorn

8 February 2022

7.7/10

“Tasted as a 3cl sample.A wonderful red color in the glass and refreshing menthol and sugar cane notes on the nose. Followed by leather, fruit and varnish. On the palate, they continue the notes of the nose similarly. Fruit dominates at first, which is followed by pepper, licorice and wood without being particularly bitter. Alcohol is not noticeable. All in all, very tasty rum. The price of 120€/0.7l (as of08/02/2022) is quite high, but for that you get a great rum, which for me is comparable to Bielle.”

Aroma

Menthol Fresh Sugarcane Leather Prunes

Taste

Spice Woody Peppery Licorice Dried fruit

Renato

7 October 2022

8.7/10

“Very fruity European nose, very woody and spicy with a vegetal note.”

Aroma

Prunes Toasted Figs Vanilla Red fruits

Taste

Barrel Toasted Dark Grass Soap

Fasen

18 February 2022

7.5/10

“The wood that plays the role of conductor sending us all the notes that the has to offer us in the taste buds.A wood juice of a very beautiful success and very pleasant to drink! 👍”

Aroma

Prunes Banana Mango Figs Red fruits

Taste

Dried apricot Prunes Red fruits Apple Pineapple

Frank

12 February 2023

8.3/10

“Definitiv kein Standard Saint James. Der Duft ist schon mal Raumfüllend. Nase: kräftig, intensiv und dicht in den Aromen. Zunächst sehr dunkel-holzig mit duftendem, trockenem Zedernholz. Dazu angenehm würzig und gleichzeitig dunkel-fruchtig. Da ist Vanille mit Pfeffer, etwas Lakritze mit einem Hauch Essig und einer Essenz Eukalyptus. Daneben Blutorange, eine feine Zitrusfrische und getrocknete Pflaume, schwarze Johannisbeere und Aprikose. Er wirkt insgesamt auch kräuterig. Tolle Nase. 87 Gaumen: sehr holzig und würzig. Zu Beginn adstringent, bitter-sauer, salzig-pfeffrig, dann kommt dunkles Zedernholz. Nachdem die Bittertöne etwas weg sind, wird er metallisch und Jod kommt durch. Es kommen Muskat, Kardamom und Eukalyptus hinzu. Dennoch ist er auch leicht fruchtig mit Bitterorange und schwarzer Johannisbeere. Hinten sehr trocken und noch immer bitter-holzig. Insgesamt ausgewogen, mir aber zu bitter. 79”

Aroma

Strong Intense Woody Spicy Fruity

Taste

Woody Spicy Concentrated Astringent Sour

Photo of the rum Brut de fût taken from user Frank

Lukas Jäger

14 January 2021

8.9/10

“Like Batch 1, a very tasty Agricole. Nevertheless, clear differences can be found from its predecessor. Less fruit, but more woody aromas and spices. While Batch 1 was still very spicy, the one year older Batch 2 is much heavier and more complex, but less pungent. The dry notes linger forever in the mouth and continue to resonate for a long time.”

Aroma

Red fruits Prunes OrangePeal Tobacco Oak

Taste

Oak Barrel Herbal Hay Vegetal

Maxime Checler 🇫🇷

4 December 2022

8.8/10

“Superbe Saint James, très boisé mais élégant. Énormément d’épices et de bois en bouche estompant un peu les fruits rouges du nez. « EDIT Calendrier de l’avent à l’aveugle par Simon : Sample 3 : * Nez : Menthol, bois, réglisse, fruits tropicaux, cuir * Bouche : Boisé, piment, amer * Finale : Menthol, piment Pur jus, Saint James, Martinique ? »”

Aroma

Woody Leather Tropical fruit Minty Licorice

Taste

Woody Barrel Spicy

Rodolphe

2 December 2021

8.8/10

“It took me several tastings to fully appreciate this juice. The wood reigns supreme. But in the right way. As a good conductor it makes the other flavors coexist in harmony. In the end a very greedy rum with a nice length (and great value for money)”

Aroma

Woody Sugarcane Peppery Nutty Apricot

Taste

Spice Peppery Woody Nutty Dried apricot

Godspeed

4 January 2023

8.8/10

“This is a beautiful rhum. Woody and intensely flavorful. On very first attack I get a a brief note of caramel followed by a deeply matured and almost whiskey-like cane juice taste with lots of lime and fruit and a long finish with hints of vanilla and oak. Just a pleasure.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Martinique

Distillery
Saint James

RumX ID
RX7259

ABV
56,4%

Category
Rhum Agricole AOC

Vintage
2003

Cask number
#Batch 2

Made from
Sugar cane juice

Distillation
Creole Column

Age
14 years 1mo

No. of bottles
2100

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 100€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

96 €

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