Aroma visualization from community tastings
Saint James Royal Ambré
Don't buy this one to sip — most people who tried it neat found the alcohol loud and the mouth harsh, with acetone and glue on the nose over young oak and a touch of vanilla. Where it wins is behind the bar: this Saint James agricole is a workhorse for Ti-Punch, Mai Tai, fruit macerations and even cooking. Green, grassy and a bit rough on its own.
The community says- Great in Ti-Punch
- Harsh neat
- Alcohol-forward
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How does Saint James Royal Ambré taste?
Aggregated from 64 community reviews.
Rough neat, reliable Ti-Punch mixer Split verdict: as a neat pour many call it aggressive and overly alcoholic, but it earns real love as a Ti-Punch and cocktail base. A mixing bottle, not a sipping one.
Cocktail makers who want an everyday Ti-Punch and Mai Tai base
Anyone hoping to sip it neat
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How is Saint James Royal Ambré rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.8 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 23% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 21% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
59% rate it between 6 and 8. 13 selected write-ups from 64 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Eric Frechin
Bon voilà je l ai gouté quand même , mais c est loin d être transcendant. Pourquoi pas une utilisation en cuisine, pour flamber et faire macérer des fruits secs. C est un alcool basique avec des notes d agricole. cette bouteille n a d 'ailleur aucune prétention avec son bouchon à vis.
Review by Vincent D
Very present alcohol, in the nose as well as in the mouth. Used before for mai-tai but I find that the quality decreases (or it's me who is more demanding).
Review by Émile Shevek
Agricolo adatto a tutti, note di legno sul finale
Review by Henry Davies
Really not my kind of rhum. The nose is aggressive and vegetal, the mouth worse - harsh, unbalanced and overly alcoholic. The only redeeming factor is the finish which mellows into a more typical sweet Agricole finish. I see no reason why I would drink this again as many better Agricole options
Review by Wernie
Well, it was worth a try. It's just mass-produced. Sharp-edged, alcohol strongly noticeable, unround, woody roasted taste.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
that used to taste better... current batch is unfortunately very disappointing, I used to like for Mai Tai
Review by 𝕯𝖔𝖓 𝕸𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖊𝖔
I use it for pancakes to add flavor, but otherwise it's atrocious to drink neat.
Review by Marcus Thelen
Ich mag Agricol Rums und habe mir diesen in Frankreich geholt. Gerne trinke ich ihn pur oder als Ti-Punsch, eine andere Erfahrung zu Rums auf Melasse Basis. Es ist fruchtig und ich beschreibe es meist mit "grün" ohne genauer beschreiben zu können was ich damit meine.
Review by RumRhush
The first rum I ever tasted! It's perfect for punch, and I'm not saying that to disparage it.
Review by Mickaël Aubourg
top pour les macération avec des fruits frais.
Review by Nicolas PASQUET
Parfait pour les T-punch
Review by Stefan Pisanu
Ruimte sterk naar alcohol en proeft er ook een beetje naar met wat zoetheid op de achtergrond niet mijn smaak
Review by Richard Krupa
Mokra trava, lehky prijemny agricole
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →You won't break the bank in doing so. It's a versatile and useful Rhum Agricole. It will probably appeal most to cocktail enthusiasts. I would imagine it is a good rhum to have to hand for a bartender. As it is so versatile. It's a solid sipper/premium mixer that will...
Details about Saint James Royal Ambré
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by Saint James, at 45%.
Community purchases
226 bottles logged by 195 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
39% opened, 33 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Saint James Royal Ambré?
Community paid 10–20 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
226 purchased · 72 tasted · 19 wishlist · as of
About the Saint James distillery
The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 4,748 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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