Saint James 12 Ans Reservée Privée

Aromas of wood, prunes, and spice introduce a palate marked by toasted oak, pepper, and cinnamon. RumX users applaud its balance and smoothness, making it a reliable option for lovers of well-aged Agricole.

7.7  / 10  (82 reviews)

Woody, spiced, and smooth — mellow yet full-flavoured.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Excellent value for age
    • Balanced wood and spice profile
    • Approachable for newcomers

    Rich woody notes lead the way on the Saint James 12 Ans Reservée Privée, softened by prunes and a distinctive pepper and spice finish. The profile balances subtle dried fruit, toasted oak, and hints of vanilla, offering a mellow and approachable Agricole experience. Tasters mark this as a complex yet easy-drinking choice, suited to both newcomers and seasoned rum fans, especially those seeking value in aged Martinique rums. Consider exploring this bottle if you’re drawn to refined, spice-forward sippers.

    Aroma

    Woody Prunes Leather Spice

    Taste

    Woody Peppery Toasted Cinnamon

    How is this rum rated?

    7.7  / 10  (82 reviews)

    "Tested it together with the 15yo, and I think this is the better one because it’s smoother and more balanced. The nose is woody, fruity and vegetal. At the palate it’s fruity, round and balanced with flavors of oak, grass and vanilla."

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    8.2 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "8,1:On the nose, well, a juicy, tangy maracuja. The spices are peppery, there are pink berries and coriander seeds, a burnt edge, quince paste, and acidic fruitiness. The sugar cane is juicy and vibrant. Aeration brings out plum with dark berries as blueberry and blackcurrant. Some tannins also come through, then we go towards to a more vanilla-like woodiness. After a nice rest, brandy and prunes could be noticed... Complex and quite balanced. 8,4:On the palate it is soft, tempting. There is honey and prune, juicy and mineral sugarcane. The sensation is mellow and a bit tannic. There are some spices as pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon, lime peel joins in the end, rounding up the palate. 8,4:The finish is tasty, with dried fruits, wood, lime peel, juicy cane, pepper.."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: LukaŽiga

    "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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    6.7 / 10
    Review by: Jean Louisss

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

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Renato
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    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

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    Open rate
    35%
    Ø Market value
    57€

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    About the Saint James distillery

    The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 3,960 times with an average of 8.1/10.

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