Saint James 12 Ans Reservée Privée 12yr 43%

Smooth and woody, with a spicy undertone.

This 12-year-old rum from Martinique offers woody and spicy notes with hints of caramel and leather, providing a smooth, well-balanced sipping experience.



How does this rum taste?

  • Smooth, easy drinking
  • Balanced flavor profile
  • Pleasant introduction to Agricole rum

The Saint James 12 Ans Reservée Privée is a Martinique rum crafted at the renowned Saint James distillery. Distilled from column still sugar cane juice, this rum is matured for 12 years, offering a medley of woody, peppery, and toasted flavors that unfold with caramel and cinnamon undertones. Users note its smooth profile balanced with spices and fruity hints like prunes and apricots. Despite its approachable nature, some found it a bit light, yet agree it serves as a pleasant introduction for Agricole rum enthusiasts. Ideal for those seeking an elegant yet accessible sipping rum, it provides an affordable exploration of refined aged Agricole profiles.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Leather Prunes Spice

Taste

Woody Peppery Toasted Cinnamon

Finish

Woody Peppery Nutty Vanilla

How is this rum rated?

7.7/10
76 reviews
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8.2/10

"Tested it together with the 15yo, and I think this is the better one because it’s smoother and more balanced."

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6.7/10

"A nose that hints at beautiful fruit with a certain lightness and good spice. On the palate, however, the wood overwhelms most of the other aromas and there's not much else to be felt. That's a shame."

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7.8/10

"Un nez de fruits mûrs. Une bouche très boisée et toastée. Une finale qui ajoute du végétal."

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7.9/10

"Round and smooth agricole with lots of caramel sweetness. A mixture of fruit, wood, chocolate and peppery spice. Floral notes are more in the background. Very pleasant with delicious aromas despite its spiciness."

Expert reviews

Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX884
ABV
43%
Category
Rhum Agricole
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<100€
Type of spirit
Rum
Saint James 12yr &nbsp; 43% 12 Ans Reservée Privée

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
56€

The RumX community has already added 156 bottles to their collections:

closed
103
opened
31
emptied
22
Open rate
34%

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About the Saint James distillery

The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 3,582 times with an average of 8.1/10.


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