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Depaz XO Grande Réserve (Wooden Box)
Near-universal love here, with only one member calling the scores a touch generous. This 12-year Depaz agricole punches well above its 45% — full-bodied and round, never watery, with sugarcane, orange, dried herbs, a little licorice and a hint of sweetness. Several tasters wish it had a few more degrees for the finish, but the balance wins them over.
The community says- Big taste at 45%
- Long finish
- But: Wants more proof
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How does Depaz XO Grande Réserve (Wooden Box) taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
Rounded, full-bodied Martinique agricole Widely rated as a top-tier agricole and a genuine value pick; the only recurring gripe is that a slightly higher proof would sharpen an already long finish.
agricole fans wanting age and balance
those chasing high-proof intensity
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How is Depaz XO Grande Réserve (Wooden Box) rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.8 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
100% rate it 8 or higher. 11 selected write-ups from 16 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stefan Persson
An at least 12yo very subtle, smooth, full bodied and nice Rhum with rich flavors of fruits, grass and sugarcane. Unfortunately it’s not produced anymore instead is the distillery producing another Agricole with the same name less aged and bottled in another type of bottle with a blue label.
Review by Galli33
I got this wonderfull sample from Joachim! Thanks man 🤜🏻 This is an awesome and delicious agricole🤤🤤 Nose: Sugarcane, herbal and floral, orange, leather, cinnamon and licorice. Mouth: Full bodied, less fruity. Finish: Long and delicious. The alcohol is integrated well. Blindly i gave it >45%. Great price per value ratio!!!
Review by Joachim Guger
The typical Depaz markers are present (dried fruit, licorice). A hint of sweetness. Very round, very balanced and above all very drinkable. 🍼🍼🍼 Phenomenal finish! Depaz profile and phenomenally drinkable. The newer version (golden stripe at the top of the label) tastes very similar, perhaps a touch more citrus.
Review by Thunderbird
The third high-quality Agricole in the tasting... and it tops them all... Very complex, full-bodied, soft and harmonious. The fruity, sweet aromas pamper the nose in the finest way. On the palate, it develops a complex sensory feast of sweet, fruity, spicy, herbal and light spice. Alcohol is barely perceptible. The finish is beautifully intense and smooth... a top-class Agricole
Review by zabo
Beautiful, elegant and round rum. I would probably never have tasted this if Rodolphe hadn't "forced" it on me in the split. Overall a nice representative, although I think the rating is a little too high so far.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
With a minimum age of 12 years this rum is a really good example on how to make a proper rum Agricole.
Review by Johannes
Nice balance! For only 45% you get a lot of flavor! Unbelievable!
Review by mto75
An der Nase Zitrusfrüchte, Gewürz, getrocknete Kräuter, Vanille, süsslich unterlegt. Am Gaumen Lakritz, Tannine, sehr weich und rund. Erstaunlich, was innerhalb der‚Standard-Range’ möglich ist, bzw war. Schade, dass es jetzt nur noch den 10-jährigen Nachfolger gibt.
Review by Mentalo
Sehr schöner Agricole. Mit nur 45 % kann der einiges. Wirkt nicht wässrig im Mund und ist sehr gut ausbalanciert. Süße, fruchtig, Gewürze, pflanzliche Noten. Das passt alles sehr gut zusammen. Paar Umdrehungen mehr hätte ihn aber wohl gut getan. Vor allem im Abgang.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
A wonderfully balanced agricole. A little sweet at the beginning, then a little wood and finally the herbal notes. I already like it very much. It could just have a little more oomph.
Review by F.L.O.
Quite restrained on the nose. Surprisingly creamy and intense in the mouth. But could do with 2-3 percent more.
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Auction results 120 € – 158 €
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Avg. community purchase price 158 €
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Details about Depaz XO Grande Réserve (Wooden Box)
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by Depaz, at 45%.
Community purchases
26 bottles logged by 19 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
23% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Depaz XO Grande Réserve (Wooden Box)?
Community paid 48–183 €.
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26 purchased · 16 tasted · 21 wishlist · as of
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