V&B Saint James 2008
Loved by Thibaud Schnell, Jakob & 21 more
For curious explorers ready for agricole power: a 62.1% brut de fût Saint James with dry, woody, chocolate and spice notes. RumX members praise its well-coated alcohol, long warm finish and serious character.
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
- Dry agricole profile
- Woody chocolate notes
- Long spicy finish
+10
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How does V&B Saint James 2008 taste?
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
Dry, woody, intense agricole treat For curious explorers ready for agricole power: a 62.1% brut de fût Saint James with dry, woody, chocolate and spice notes. RumX members praise its well-coated alcohol, long warm finish and serious character.
Fans of high-proof, dry agricoles who enjoy woody, chocolate and spice notes and want a serious, long-finishing sipping rum.
Those sensitive to high ABV or looking for sweet, easygoing rums; the dryness and warmth can feel too demanding for beginners.
How is V&B Saint James 2008 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.2 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 96% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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A selection of the most popular reviews from our community. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Thibaud Schnell
Un rhum décomplexé, très bien fait et ce qu'il faut en gourmandise, delicious👌
Review by Jakob
Doesn't quite come close to the 2001 Saint James, but still has a really exciting spectrum of aromas on offer - compared to its big brother, however, the dark fruits lack a little power.
Review by EUDIER Vincent
Un joli rhum, proposition intéressante assez sombre, un beau vieillissement, brut de fût à l’alcool bien enrobé. Une jolie bouteille visionnaire: en 2008 les brut de fût SAINT JAMES n’étaient pas si courantes.
Review by Kéké
Au nez poivré, fruité et légèrement chocolaté. En bouche très fruité, épicé et chaud. Alcool assez présent sur la fin. Finale longue, chaude et épicée.
Review by Antoine J
Boisé, intense, gourmand et chocolaté, belle longueur !
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Grassy agricole notes, slightly reminiscent of grappa, some young wood, spices, hazelnuts with chocolate, minimal fruity notes of grape and mirabelle plum, extremely dry. The alcohol is quite well integrated, but this is not exactly a revelation in terms of complexity.
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Community purchases
35 bottles logged by 31 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
20% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What does V&B Saint James 2008 cost?
Community paid €85–€97.
Current best price: €119.00 – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
35 purchased · 30 tasted · 9 wishlist · as of
About the Saint James distillery
The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 4,661 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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