Saint James 12 Ans Reservée Privée

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.

Une belle structure un rhum élégant . Malheureusement trop léger pour moi...

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..

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.

In der schönen ausgewogenen Nase Pflaume und schöne gelbe Früchte, am Gaumen eher Zitrusfrucht aber dominiert von nussigen und holzigen Noten, die dann auch bleiben etwas Tabak und eine nicht unangenehme Bitterkeit gesellen sich hinzu.

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

A rather surprising Saint James, especially for a permanent range rum. The nose is fruity, carried away by prunes, yellow fruit and dried apricots, before being overtaken by a touch of sugarcane, refined wood, spices, leather and coffee. A very pretty nose on olfaction. The attack on the palate is delicate. There's a fine balance between woody, spicy flavors on the one hand, and more chocolatey, toasty and fruity notes on the other. Leather adds a slight bitterness to the profile. A pleasant, round rum. The finish, of medium length, returns to the dark tones typical of Saint James, tobacco and prunes. The finish is dry and bitter, but well integrated with the elegance of the profile. A very good cuvée, offering the perfect compromise between flavor, complexity and affordability.

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.

Bien équilibré. Des notes de fruits confits et d'épices. Très rond.

Ein Standard Saint James, leider nicht ausgewöhnliches. Aber für den Preis durchaus ein angenehmer Sipper. Trifft nur leider nicht so meinen Geschmack. Für den Preis kann man ihn aber durchaus mal mitnehmen, wenn man das Profil mag.

11 year old rum Agricole from Martinique's St James distillery, matured in small oak casks. Nosing Grassy, petrol, nail varnish, aniseed Tasting Olives ,grass , typical Agricole notes , pepper ,cardamom Delicious representation of an aged Agricole....

It's not exceptional, but it's not bad either. I don't find it easy to drink, only 43° and the alcohol is quite present. A little too woody/tannic for my taste, which prevents it from gaining roundness. Lovers of woody agriculture will like it.

Die Nase ist einladend mit Frucht, Gewürzen und etwas Süße. Der Geschmack ist eher trocken und wird durch die Gewürze dominiert. Der Abgang wird von einer angenehmen Schärfe und Bitterstoffen begleitet. Eher was für Kenner.

Nach langer Zeit erneut verkostet, zusammen mit paar anderen Agricoles aus Martinique. Alle fast eine Stunde im Glas atmen lassen. Etwas mehr Alkohol täte hier sehr gut, aber ich muss meine Bewertung etwas nach oben korrigieren. Schöne Nase und am am Gaumen lecker, auch wenn etwas zu dünn.

"Plus complexe mais sans longueur ou presque dommage à ce prix En resume, mes notes de degutation : Au nez : Boisé, Cuir En bouche : Boisé, Cuir, Tabac La finale plutot orientee vers : Boisé, Tabac, Épicé"