Saint James Rum

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  Saint James 12 years old Agricole Martinique Rum 70 cl 43%

  Item no.: 22227865379-10196

  Twelve years in tropical heat does something entirely different to a cask than twelve years in a Scottish warehouse.

  Expert description

  Saint James 12 Year Agricole is an AOC Martinique Rhum Agricole, matured for at least 12 years in oak casks and bottled at 43%.

  The long ageing in Martinique's tropical climate gives the rum a deep mahogany colour and a pronounced wood character, where notes of undergrowth and toasting gradually give way to softer cinnamon and prune notes. Because evaporation, the so-called "angels' share", happens far faster in the tropics than in temperate climates, a 12 year old Martinique rum achieves a cask influence that would take significantly longer in a colder climate.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Dominant woody tones with dried prunes, dried fruit and nutmeg, complemented by vanilla and toasted oak.

  Palate

  Sweet vanilla and prunes followed by toasted almonds and walnuts, in a juicy, not-too-sweet parade of dried fruit, raisins, grapes, guava and ripe apples.

  Finish

  Full-bodied with melted, complex tannins and a closing roasted note.

  Specifications

  Distillery: Saint James
  Region/Country: Martinique
  Type: Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique
  Age: 12 years
  ABV: 43%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Oak
  EAN no.: 3322177127029
  Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass at room temperature

  Flavour profile

  Woody · Prune · Nutmeg · Full-bodied · Complex

  Did you know?

  Because evaporation from the casks happens far faster in Martinique's tropical heat than in a colder climate, 12 years of ageing here corresponds to a far more intense cask influence than the same number of years would give in, say, Scotland.

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  • 1pcs.
    80,50EUR
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  Saint James 15 years Agricole Martinique Rum 43%

  Item no.: 22227865379-10197

  Fifteen years in a cask can turn a rum into something close to a meditation object – this is Saint James' answer to exactly that.

  Expert description

  Saint James 15 Year Agricole is an AOC Martinique Rhum Agricole, matured for at least 15 years in heavily toasted oak casks and bottled at 43%.

  Fifteen years is the longest standard maturation in Saint James' age range, and the heavy toasting of the casks gives the rum a depth and complexity that puts it on par with the house's most ambitious releases. Where the 7 and 12 year expressions still carry a certain fruit-driven lightness, the 15 year is darker and more introspective in style.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Intense with woody and toasted tones, precious wood, spice, tobacco and cooked fruit, complemented by a hint of menthol.

  Palate

  Elegant complexity with a mocha-tinged finish, where old cask dominates while fruit and menthol restore the balance.

  Finish

  Very long and persistent with a high degree of refinement.

  Specifications

  Distillery: Saint James
  Region/Country: Martinique
  Type: Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique
  Age: 15 years
  ABV: 43%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Heavily Toasted Oak
  EAN no.: 3322177157026
  Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass as a digestif

  Flavour profile

  Toasted · Tobacco · Complex · Mocha · Refined

  Did you know?

  The 15 year expression is the oldest fixed release in Saint James' core range, and the heavy toasting of the casks is a deliberate technique meant to give the rum extra depth after so many years of ageing in the warm climate.

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  • 1pcs.
    103,00EUR
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  Saint James 7 years Agricole Martinique Rum 43%

  Item no.: 22227865379-10195

  Some rums taste of sugarcane. This one tastes more of an old French wine cellar.

  Expert description

  Saint James 7 Year Agricole is an AOC Martinique Rhum Agricole, matured for at least 7 years in oak casks and bottled at 43%.

  The rum is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice at the Saint James distillery in Sainte-Marie and then aged for seven years, giving it an unusual Cognac-like character rather than the greener, grassier expression many younger agricole rums show. The cask ageing adds dried fruit and a light "rancio" note more commonly associated with old grape brandies than rum.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Fruity with pineapple, melon and red apple, complemented by peaches in syrup, light anise, yoghurt, coffee grounds, honey and vanilla, with a hint of cinnamon.

  Palate

  Vanilla, allspice, ginger and lemon alternate, backed by dried fruit notes and cane sugar reminiscent of Martinique's AOC style.

  Finish

  Balanced and light, with a Cognac-like softness that lingers.

  Specifications

  Distillery: Saint James
  Region/Country: Martinique
  Type: Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique
  Age: 7 years
  ABV: 43%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Oak
  EAN no.: 3322177077027
  Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass at room temperature

  Flavour profile

  Fruity · Vanilla · Spiced · Dried Fruit · Elegant

  Did you know?

  Several reviewers have described Saint James 7 Year as behaving more like a Cognac than a traditional Caribbean rum, precisely because of the pronounced dried fruit and rancio character from the cask ageing.

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  • 1pcs.
    67,00EUR
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  Saint James Straw Pale Agricole Martinique Rum 40%

  Item no.: 22227865379-10192

  Straw yellow, light and carrying the freshness found only in rum pressed from pure cane juice – Saint James has made it this way since 1765.

  Expert description

  Saint James Straw Pale Agricole is an AOC Martinique Rhum Agricole, briefly matured in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

  Straw Pale ("Paille" in French) is named after the straw-yellow colour the rum takes on after around two months in oak casks – short enough to preserve the sugarcane's fresh, grassy character, but long enough to add a hint of vanilla and spice. The Saint James distillery in Sainte-Marie is one of the oldest rhum agricole producers on Martinique and has kept its original name unbroken since its founding.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Round, refined and delicate with well-developed notes of dried fruit, honey and liquorice, combined with vanilla and a light touch of wood.

  Palate

  Well balanced with woody tones and a pleasant, lingering aroma, where apple and honey continue from the nose alongside a fresh, grassy agricole character.

  Finish

  Light and short with a fresh, grassy impression.

  Specifications

  Distillery: Saint James
  Region/Country: Martinique
  Type: Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Oak
  Edition: Straw Pale
  EAN no.: 3147699102701
  Serving suggestion: Served chilled as an aperitif or in a Ti' Punch

  Flavour profile

  Fresh · Grassy · Honey · Light · Floral

  Did you know?

  Saint James was founded in 1765 and is one of the oldest rhum brands on Martinique to have continuously kept its original name since it began.

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  • 1pcs.
    22,75EUR
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  Saint James XO Rhum Agricole Martinique Rum 43%

  Item no.: 22227865379-18820

  Green, grassy notes meet Cognac-like finesse in a blend that shows just how versatile a rhum agricole can be.

  Expert description

  Saint James XO Rhum Agricole is an AOC Martinique Rhum Agricole, blended from rums aged between 6 and 10 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

  The XO expression deliberately balances two styles: the fresh, green cane notes characteristic of agricole rum, and a more refined sweetness reminiscent of Cognac. The ex-bourbon casks add a clear spiciness and citrus freshness, while the blended age gives a complexity beyond what a single vintage could achieve alone.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Grassy initial notes tempered by Cognac-like sweetness, hazelnut, praline, cinnamon, ginger and orange, complemented by cocoa, coffee and mocha.

  Palate

  Elegant and easy-going, zesty with lemon, lime and orange zest, spicy and minty with fresh, vegetal cane notes and a hint of peach.

  Finish

  Long and complex with woody roundedness, lime peel, melted spices, coffee, cocoa and plum.

  Specifications

  Distillery: Saint James
  Region/Country: Martinique
  Type: Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique
  Age: 6-10 years
  ABV: 43%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Ex-Bourbon
  Edition: XO
  EAN no.: 3147699114384
  Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass at room temperature

  Flavour profile

  Citrus · Spiced · Nutty · Elegant · Complex

  Did you know?

  Saint James XO uses exclusively American ex-bourbon casks rather than the more common French oak, giving it a clearer vanilla sweetness and citrus freshness than the house's other age-stated releases.

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  • 1pcs.
    60,25EUR