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Excellence Rhum Saint James Brut de Fût (Excellence Rhum's 10th Anniversary) 2006
Heavy toasted oak and tannin lead here, wrapped around orange peel, dried red fruit, violet, menthol and a spicy, warming finish. This is a 15-year Saint James agricole at cask strength, dry and grassy underneath the wood. Most tasters found the alcohol well integrated; a few called it a touch hot and slightly bitter on the back end.
The community says- Well-integrated cask
- Red fruit & spice
- But: Dominant oak
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Aggregated from 104 community reviews.
Dry, woody Martinique agricole with depth Widely liked as one of Saint James' better recent bottlings — dry, woody and complex with red fruit and spice. The catch: it leans oaky, and a few found it a little hot or bitter.
Agricole fans who like dry, oak-forward Martinique rum
Anyone wanting sweet, soft rum or who dislikes heavy oak
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93% rate it 8 or higher. 48 selected write-ups from 104 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Galli33
Most helpful positive review
Great Rum, well balanced, complex, great integration of the barrel and ABV. It has the classic St. James profile with all the beloved notes and tastes. I love the fresh, minty, chamomile notes at the very end of the finish. Conclusion of my tasting: 2006<<<2005<2001 (Roberto style 😜🙋🏼♂️)
Review by Righrum
Most helpful mixed review
This seems Saint James/Bally, ex Cognac and low abv. Vibrant fruitiness with some berries and coffee on the nose, the mouth shows some wood and again some floral and fruity notes, plus some unpleasant soapy note.
Review by Dr.Django
Here you get what St. James promises. A lot of wood, very dry, dried fruits, leather and red fruits. The alcohol could be better integrated and a longer finish would be great.
Review by cigares
RumX Advent Calendar, Day 14. An expressive nose reminiscent of an agricultural rum (dried herbs), fruity (banana and tropical fruit) with a marked woodiness and a touch of wood varnish. Intense on the palate, with even more fruit than on the nose: tropical fruit, yellow fruit and citrus. The wood is present but integrated with a fine bitterness. The finish is well balanced between fruit and dry herbs and wood. A very fine, expressive and balanced rum, fruity and woody. A faultless rum!
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
After tasting this rhum for the first time on February 6, 2024 at Lot-NAS (in parallel with RX17197), I let it compete again today, this time against RX10626. And I can make it short: The cask for RX18129 was excellently selected, a beautifully woody-spicy, powerful agricole with depth, a really worthy birthday present for Excellence Rhum's 10th birthday, playing a league higher than RX10626 and RX17197. Congratulations! I will taste this rhum again in parallel with Les Ephemeres No. 6 (RX15601) from the same distillation year - if I can find the sample of No. 6 ... 🤭 Update 2024-02-11: Found sample of RX15601 and immediately tasted it again in parallel with the above rhum. Result as expected: Les Ephemeres No. 6 is in no way a match for the rhum from Excellence Rhum. Strangely enough, it has an unpleasant smell of inferior glue on the nose, at least at the beginning, and an inappropriate sharpness on the palate; the Agricole seems unround overall - all in direct comparison to RX18129, mind you. Tasted individually, it would certainly score better.
Review by Stefan Persson
Tasted this great, elegant and complex Agricole at a masterclass held by Excellence Rhum during Sweden (Stockholm) Rumfest 2024. It’s a Brut de fût distilled in 2006 whereafter it’s aged for 15 years in 190 L American oak barrels before bottled at 53,1% in just 1260 bottles exclusively for Excellence Rhum’s 10 year celebration. On the nose it’s complex, fresh, fruity and woody with aromas of orange, vanilla and chocolate. On the palate it’s woody, fruity, spicy, nutty, dry and a little bitter with flavors of orange, plums, citrus and vanilla. The long finish is elegant and warm with flavors of plums and dried fruits.
Review by zabo
Tag 14 RumX Adventskalender 2024. Zusammen mit DomM verkostet. Anfangs schwierig für mich einzuordnen, aber nach ein bißchen Zeit, Richtung Martinique getippt. Mit den letzten Tropfen im Glas als Saint James getippt. Zum Glück keine seifigen oder Waschmittel Noten erkennbar. Einer der besseren aus dieser Distillery. Hat mir wirklich geschmeckt
Review by Thunderbird
A wonderfully round, classic Saint James that is on the spicy and woody side. Dried red fruits can also be detected. I like this profile, especially for a relaxed evening... a very good cask selection from Excellence Rhum. It is very round and full-bodied on the palate. The alcohol strength is perfect and very well integrated.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4766 07.07.2024 Relaxing at home with a few samples. Nose Fresh, balanced, light mint, light wood, orange, light polish, light plum. Palate Oily, light wood, faint floral, light orange, light roasted, elegant, balanced, light vegetal. Finish Medium to long, light oily, balanced, light roasted wood, light mint, light nutts, light dried fruits. . The empty glass has faint caramel, light prunes and some candy notes.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Very much wood and tannins, therefore also quite astringent and dry, slight violet note, in addition orange peel and tropical fruits but overall it seems very light and filigree, very elegant and delicious. Menthol, tobacco, orange peel, violets, old toasted wood, pleasant tannins... Can easily keep up with bally 2006 & co.
Review by mto75
Dried fruit, nutmeg, barrel, toffee on the nose. With longer standing time, a fresh note also comes through, in the direction of quince. On the palate there is a clear barrel influence with plenty of tannins, paired with a nice spiciness of nutmeg, tobacco and espresso. Somewhat bitter on the finish and somehow slightly musty and earthy, reminding me of a potato cellar. A good St James, but I'm still a little short of the best, like the 2002 Corman
Review by TheRhumhoe
Excellence Rhum rounds off its tenth anniversary with a fine selection from Saint James, which could be considered "the fifth ephemera". The olfactory profile is very elegant, starting with a surprisingly fresh, floral side, before the dark notes of roasted oak and spices (cinnamon, winter spices, pepper) emerge and balance the whole on the nose. There are also lovely notes of red fruit and blackcurrant, offering plenty of gourmandise. A pleasant olfactory surprise. On the palate, Saint James is dry and intense, with hints of cherry and dried fruit before woody, spicy notes take over. Licorice, slightly empyreumatic oak, coffee, leather and walnuts darken the profile, which then moves on to a herbaceous, agricultural touch. Alcohol is slightly too present compared to other vintages. The finish is very long, dominated by woody, spicy and toasty flavors. Cocoa, dried fruit, cherry and walnut add deliciousness to a dry, warm, slightly tannic profile. More vegetal notes of sugarcane follow. A complete, elegant profile with character, at an unbeatable price.
Review by Timo Groeger
RumX Adventskalender Tag 14. Diesmal ein Brut de Fut von Saint James. Nase finde ich sehr vielversprechend. Fass, Holz, Gewürze aber auch etwas Vanille ist erkennbar. Am Gaumen dann auch überwiegend holzig und würzig mit einem Touch Vanille.
Review by RumTaTa
On the nose, I notice ripe red fruits, currants and sour cherries. From the nose I would guess T.D.L or Ten Cane. Palate: oops, very alcoholic, 65%+ and the same aromas as on the nose, not very sweet. I'm sticking to my guns: probably Ten Cane from 2008, they usually come across as quite alcoholic and have that sour cherry note. I like it very much: 8.6
Review by Eric Frechin
Dégustation à l aveugle. Pas de doute un agricole de Martinique et bien la typicitè de st James et de ses fûts.Ce brut de fût à pour atouts la puissance du boisé accompagnée d un fondu de différents arômes, du peps un peu d amertume due aux tanins, une longue finale bois canne et floral.
Review by Alex1981
RumX Kalender 2024 Day 14: Recht verschlossene Nase, nach einer Weile kommen Gras & Erde durch. Bleibt aber zurückhaltend. Im Mund dann überraschend kräftig, die Grasigkeit ist voll da, gepaart mit schönem Holz & Schärfe. Schöner älterer Agricole, lecker! Evtl Bally oder St. James?
Review by Andi
Surprisingly complex notes on the nose. Dark chocolate, tropical fruit, agricole, vanilla, toffee, roasted, spices and wood. The palate is somewhat drier and grassier than expected. Sugar cane, citrus fruits, wood
Review by Skyfly
Klassisches Saint James Profil mit viel Holz, getrockneten Früchten und diversen Gewürzen. Insbesondere die Nase gefällt mir mit sowohl frischen pflanzlichen Aromen als auch dem starken Holz/ Gewürzeinfluss. Alkohol gut eingebunden; Abgang mir persönlich etwas zu kurz
Review by kondgab
Tasted at Sweden Rum Fest, 2024. Nose: Fresh and inviting, with notes of wood, dried fruits, vanilla, spices, tropical fruits, and a touch of agricole character. Palate: A well-rounded mix of woody and barrel-driven tones, layered with spice, vegetal notes, sugarcane, vanilla, citrus, and tropical fruits. Finish: Lingering and robust, marked by wood, oak, barrel notes, and dried fruits.
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Heute die Nummer 14 aus dem RumX Adventskalender. Einen sehr schönen St. James. Im Geschmack sehr trocken. Holz ist hier sehr dominant aber auch Noten von Gewürzen sind zu erkennen. Dazu kommt eine leichte Vanille Note.
Review by Boletus
Tag 14 des RumX-Adventskalenders: Braucht Zeit im Glas, um sich zu entwickeln und die auf Hochglanz polierte, lackierte Eiche etwas in den Hintergrund zu drücken. Hier gibt es anfangs schon viel Holz mit mentholischen Ausdünstungen zum Kauen, andererseits entwickelt sich aber keine unangenehme Bitterkeit oder zu starke Holzsäure und es zeigen sich auch genügend fruchtige Momente, um Abwechslung und Tiefgang zur Erzeugen. Wirklich sehr schön!
Review by Émile Shevek
Rich and intense nose with wood, red fruits, plums, leather, butter, chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with wood, pungent red fruits, vegetables, pepper, spices and becomes slightly bitter in the finish. In the empty glass slightly charred wood. Fluctuates between 8.6 and 8.7+ (without the bitter side it would have been an 8.9/9)
Review by primus
RumX Adventskalender 2024 Türchen Nr. 14: Im Geruch erstmal trockenfruchtig holzig und natürlich. Am Gaumen sehr viel pflanzliches, Pfeffer, Gras, junges Holz. Schmeckt gut, wird wahrscheinlich ein Agricole sein!
Review by Djehey
Un bon gros boisé imbibé de caramel au fruit sec: voilà comment je resumerais ce rhum. Avec l'aération, le profil ne me semble pas si épicé. Par contre le boisé est très dominant : c'est sec et on sent les tanins. Il faut aimé, moi j'aime bien :)
Review by Johannes
Excellent SJ! Beautiful tropical notes, fruit, also clearly wood, slight bitterness, alcohol very well integrated, almost at the beginning a little thin, in the long finish the barrel influence comes through.
Review by Martin Spooner
Blindverkostung Adventskalender 2024: schöne intensive Nase. Sehr kirschig Am Gaumen auch sehr rote Steinfrucht. Hat aber auch einen Mentholgeschmack hinten heraus und definitiv agricole Noten. Schönes Ding aber mir zu agricolig.
Review by Vincent D
A characteristic Saint James: big, heavy oak enveloping orange zest, vanilla and coffee. The nose and palate are dense and complex. Difficult to drink every day, but really enjoyable from time to time.
Review by Oliver
Insanely deep and multi-layered Agricole. Orange, violet, nutmeg and tobacco. Was a real highlight in the tasting line-up.
Review by Mentalo
Ich bin nicht der größte von Saint James, aber das war bislang die Beste Abfüllung, die ich von denen im Glas hatte. Frisch, leichte Minznote, angenehm fruchtige Note. Viel Holz, aber nicht zu sehr ins bittere übergehend. In meinen Augen gut ausbalanciert
Review by Banana Joe
Adventskalender #14. Sofort Assoziationen zu Trinidad. Kirscharoma sehr dominant, dazu Minze und Menthol. Aber auch floralen Noten und leichte Würze. Alkohol top eingebunden, spürt man gar nicht. Gefällt mir richtig gut.
Review by Tom Buteneers
Time to let in breathe. First impression: sweet on the nose, agricole on the palate and peppery. More agricole in the profile compared to the Bielle a couple of days ago. So let’s say Martinique once again :blush: If I’m back home in time, perhaps some more analysis.
Review by Nicofr
A very surprising agricole rum with notes of leather and chocolate in addition to the more usual woody flavors. The alcohol remains a bit sharp but after all, it's a cask strength, so it's a very good rum.
Review by Agricoler
Tag 14 RumX Adventskalender Gleich Vorweg mit dem LeGalion der Tabakstube mein Favorit bis jetzt. Sehr leckerer Agricole könnte J.M sein bzw. Dillon. Toll ölige Textur und schöne rote Früchte in der Nase und am Gaumen. Die pflanzlichen Noten bleiben durchwegs erhalten aber sehr lecker. In der Nase noch ordentlich ätherisches Öl/Lösungsmittel. Sehr lecker genau mein Fall als Liebhaber von Agricoles.
Review by FischeJ
RumX Advent 2024-14 Floral, Orange, würzig. Im Mund schön würzig und viel Holz. Dazu Orange und Veilchen vielleicht. Alkohol anfangs recht stark, aber mit Zeit lässt er nach. Könnte auch sehr tagesform abhängig sein. Gefällt mir welcher Agricole das auch immer ist.
Review by TheJackDrop
Tasted at the boutique very quickly, very pleasant exchange! Lightly camphorated, woody, dried fruit, orange, more elegant and affordable than the ephemera, which I find less appealing.
Review by Manuel
RumX Adventskalender 2024: Nr. 14 Sehr schöne dunkle Farbe und intensive Nase. Hat was von feuchtem Holz und Gewürzen wie Vanille und Pfeffer die sich auch im Geschmack wiederfinden. Alkohol sehr gut eingebunden. Würde auf einen Agricole tippen.
Review by Gregor
Viele Rosinen, etwas Holzig was ich mag, Alkohol gut eingebunden, schöner Rum
Review by Pavel Spacek
Rum friendly club Advent 2024.
Review by Filip Šikula
Zlatý adventní kalendář RFK 2024
Review by Mopar Rules
cask strength and like a miracle the Agricole turns into a nice rum
Review by Alex Kunath
Richtig lecker! Die Nase ist richtig stark.
Review by Martin Ekrt
Sytá vůně vanilky, muškátového oříšku, dřeva a květin. Hodně zajímavé. Chuťově velká paráda. Zprvu se celkem dost ozvou třísloviny, ale jinak to je koncert. Hodně propsaný sud, jemné agricole tóny, příjemná sladkost, kořeněný a hřejivý dojezd.
Review by Johnny Rumcask
Good Saint James Juvile bottling. Spicy notes, some wood, tobacco, long finish. Alcohol is well integrated. Lines up with similar bottlings of the near future, such as for V&B, but without standing out. Definitely worth the money.
Review by DeMaddin
Wunderbarer Agricole , nach typischer Saint James Art. Frucht, Kräuter, holzig, trocken, mit einer edlen Bitterkeit, schön komplex mit Tiefgang.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Faszinierend. Erst sehr fruchtig mit viel Kirsche. Mit der Zeit immer mehr pflanzliche Anteile und Agricole Noten. Am Gaumen das gleiche mit einer schönen Süße. Dazu Menthol und Säure am Gaumen. Trocken aber nicht adstringend. Das ist wieder untypisch, da hinten raus wenig Holz und nicht so Staub Trocken. Denke mindestens 10Jahre tropisch gelagert mit Brut de Fut. Ich schwanke zwischen Ten Cane und Saint James. Würde aber final zu einem Saint James tendieren. Auch wenn er untypische Marker hat.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Smells nice, tastes pleasant. Quite a long finish
Review by Yuv Gold
86 @ Shahaf
Review by Buddudharma
Number 3 of the St. James tasting. A nice easy sipper that does nothing wrong, but doesn't have any outstanding characteristics either.
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Expert review by Hogshead - Der Whisky Blog
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Details about Excellence Rhum Saint James Brut de Fût (Excellence Rhum's 10th Anniversary) 2006
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, bottled by Excellence Rhum, at 53,1%.
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45 bottles logged by 37 collectors.
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22% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
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Community paid 101–119 €.
Current best price: 119.00 € – within the typical community range.
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